Hardly takes an expert.
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence."
speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury -- to be informed of the accusation (arraignment), which also ties into 5th and 14th Amendment Procedural Due Process --
confronted with the witnesses against him -- that's the basis of the hearsay rule -- since the content of what a person said out of court cannot normally be used in court -- since the defendant has no opportunity to cross-examine the person unless they are on the witness stand
Assistance of Counsel -- this is different than the 'right to counsel' that arises from the 5th Amendment, and applies to trial proceedings -- not specifically to custodial interrogation -- it's also the basis for any appeal on grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel
2007-10-20 03:43:45
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answered by coragryph 7
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In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
2007-10-20 01:40:23
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answered by jgyorkiepuppies 2
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