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Amendment # 6
Nov 30, 2007 | 11:41 AM
Category: Political
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6th Amendment
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.

  • 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.
  1. Why would people have the right to a speedy trial?

  • To be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation.
  1. Does this mean that the Police have to tell you what law you have violated.

  • To be confronted with the witnesses against him.

  • To have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor.

  • To have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
  1. Why would the founders give assistance of defense counsel to people?
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For about thirty years I wandered, Searching for the real Tao everywhere. How many times did I see the trees Grow new branches and watch The old leaves fall? But at this moment, Seeing the peach blossoms, Suddenly, there are no more doubts. - Huang Shan-ku (1045–1105)

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