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Constitutional Rights of the Accused
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First Amendment - Freedom of Religion
Prohibits the government from establishing a religion and protects a person's right to hold any religious belief.
Sixth Amendment - Right to Compulsory Process
Allows defendants to obtain witnesses in their favor through the use of court-ordered subpoenas.
Fifth Amendment - Right to Due Process
Ensures fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen’s entitlement.
Sixth Amendment - Right to a Fair and Speedy Public Trial
Guarantees accused individuals the right to a quick trial in a criminal case and the proceedings must be open to the public.
Fourteenth Amendment - Due Process Clause
Prohibits the states from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
Fifth Amendment - Protection Against Double Jeopardy
Prevents an individual from being tried twice for the same offense in the same jurisdiction.
First Amendment - Right to Assemble
Protects the right of the people to gather peacefully and to petition their government.
Eighth Amendment - Protection from Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Ensures that punishment for crimes does not involve torture or barbarity, and is not disproportionate to the offense committed.
Fifth Amendment - Protection Against Self-Incrimination
Individuals cannot be compelled to testify against themselves in a criminal case.
Fourteenth Amendment - Citizenship Rights
Defines who is a citizen and guarantees citizens equal protection under the law.
First Amendment - Freedom of Speech
Protects individuals' rights to express information, ideas, and opinions free of government restrictions based on content.
Second Amendment - Right to Bear Arms
Protects an individual’s right to own and carry weapons.
Fourteenth Amendment - Equal Protection Under the Law
States cannot deny any person within their jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Eighth Amendment - Protection from Excessive Bail
Prevents the system from imposing unreasonably high bail amounts for release of defendants before trial.
Fourth Amendment - Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
Guarantees the security of citizens against arbitrary intrusions by the government.
Sixth Amendment - Right to Trial by Impartial Jury
Entitles a criminal defendant to a trial by a jury of his peers without prejudice against the defendant.
Sixth Amendment - Right to Legal Counsel
Guarantees the right to attorney assistance at trial and during interrogations for those who cannot afford one.
Seventh Amendment - Right to a Jury Trial in Civil Cases
Guarantees a jury trial for civil cases in the federal courts if the amount in controversy exceeds twenty dollars.
First Amendment - Freedom of the Press
Protects the right to obtain and publish information or opinions without government censorship or fear of punishment.
Sixth Amendment - Right to Confront Witnesses
Defendants have the right to face and cross-examine all witnesses testimony against them.
Sixth Amendment - Right to be Informed of Charges
Accused persons have a right to be told what they are charged with and the nature of the accusations.
Third Amendment - Protection from Quartering of Soldiers
Homeowners cannot be forced to house soldiers during peacetime without consent.
Eighth Amendment - Protection from Excessive Fines
Prohibits the government from imposing excessive monetary fines as punishment for a crime.
First Amendment - Right to Petition
Guarantees individuals the right to appeal to the government in favor of or against policies that affect them or in legal matters.
Ninth Amendment - Protection of Rights Not Specifically Enumerated in the Constitution
Recognizes that Americans have rights that are not listed in the Constitution.
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