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Public and Speedy Trial (6th)

By: Donald Scharn, Blake Peterson, and Tristan Flint

6th Amendment

  • Guarantees a citizen speedy trial
  • A fair jury
  • Right to a attorney (if wanted)
  • The right to see the person who is making the accusations
  • The right to find witnesses who will speak in favor of the accused

Background

  • Keeps trials fair
  • Can ruin your reputation
  • Guarantees a lawyer

Media attention

  • Bill of Rights
  • Established the procedures Governing criminal courts
  • "Justice delayed is justice denied"
  • Amendment balances societal and individual rights by requiring a “speedy” trial
  • Satisfies the democratic expectation of transparency and fairness by requiring public trials with impartial jurors

Effects

Sixth Amendment:

Provides protection from the media during cases so that individuals don't get an unfair trial due to media publicity and public opinion.

Significant Cases and Figures

Predictions

  • Gideon vs. Wainwright
  • No right to attorney, and had an unfair trial, charged with breaking and entering and attempted misdemeanor.
  • Smith vs. Illinois
  • Confrontation clause, right to confront witness was violated. Charged with Illegal sale of narcotics.
  • Bruton vs. US
  • Confrontation clause, right to cross examine a witness.
  • Ineffective attorneys
  • Wrong decisions
  • Creates problems
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