The Sixth Amendment provides many civil rights to people accused of crimes, including:
- Notice of accusation (you must be told in clear terms what you are being charged with and with sufficient time and information to prepare a defense);
- The right to an attorney;
- Right to speedy trial, public trial, and impartial jury;
- Right to confront and cross-examine accusers
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The Fourteenth Amendment contains two important clauses: the Right to Due Process and the Equal Protection Clause. Read more…
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An explanation of the various rights you have under the 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution including the right to due process, right to remain silent (Miranda Rights), limits use of illegally obtain evidence that can be used against you, and read more…
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