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The 6 th Amendment: Rights of the Accused

The 6 th Amendment: Rights of the Accused. Senior Social Studies 6 th period: Brett, Aly, Rebekah. Rights Allowe d by the 6 th Amendment. Right to a speedy trial 2) Right to a public trial Right to be judged by a impartial jury 4) Circumstances of the crime

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The 6 th Amendment: Rights of the Accused

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  1. The 6th Amendment: Rights of the Accused Senior Social Studies 6th period: Brett, Aly, Rebekah

  2. Rights Allowed by the 6th Amendment Right to a speedy trial 2) Right to a public trial Right to be judged by a impartial jury 4) Circumstances of the crime Right to confront witnesses for both sides The right to have a lawyer

  3. Court Case Upheld Smith v. Illinois 1968 In this case, the state of Illinois would not produce their witness against the defendant, Smith. The defendant was charged with selling drugs and by revealing the witness, it would obscure the method and secrets of the police. The defendant claimed that his 6th Amendment right was violated because he was unable to confront the witness. The court agreed with the defendant.

  4. Court Case Not Upheld Miranda V. Arizona, In this case, the defendant Miranda was convicted of the accused crimes and was sentenced to 20-30 years in prison. On appeal, Miranda claimed that he was not allowed to seek an attorney at the time of his arrest and was unaware of his rights. The court ruled against Miranda and upheld his conviction.

  5. English History of the 6th Amendment When forming the Constitution of the United States, the Founding Fathers based many of the rights off of the English monarchy. Did you know, in England back in the old days people were tried in court without ever seeing their accusers? Sir Walter Raleigh, an American Explorer, was killed all based off of someone’s accusation. Once again, in England during the olden days, people were killed and tortured in secret trials. Our Founding Fathers made it their mission to protect the American people from such injustices.

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