Which right(s) does the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provide?
Correct answer: Right to a speedy trial, legal counsel, to confront accusers
nimblemoon
"Speedy" being a rather subjective term, especially for those imprisoned while waiting for trial dates.
Player Lala
A good review question for some in the US Senate.
Montana Lady
ShabbyDispatch1, that's not true, due to the backlog of cases in heavily overloaded jurisdictions like NYC an indigent defendant can languish in jail for months just waiting for a hearing
lizardqueen6789
SlowGuacamole73561, "speedy" is defined by each state's legislators. my state has a 90 day "right to a speedy trial." Additionally, the type of crime is considered: a murder 1st or 2nd degree is a "class A felony" which is also a "strike charge" in my state. so, a longer time is given to both sides (prosecution & defense) yet is still under the time frame of "a right to a speedy trial." Many waive this right in an effort to seek a plea agreement or other benefits of investigation and such. However, in more serious crimes it is a strategic strategy not to waiver one's right to a speedy trial; especially in high evidentiary standard cases (beyond a reasonable doubt) as it only takes one person to have doubts for a mistrial to occur.
JimmyLovesQL
"Justice is swift" when pigs fly.
EvilEve9
There are many ways around the law it seems. Speedy trial means different things according to the crime and the State. Also the death penalty means waiting on death row for years. For or against the death penalty the waiting is paying off for some innocent prisoners with the advancement of DNA forensics.
Tanya
In manners on national security, I believe this amendment doesn't apply. An example would be alleged terrorists.
Melode
WHEN I STUDIED LAW IN COLLEGE, THE FIRST THING THEY HAVE YOU LEARN IS THE CONSTITUTION. ALL THE AMENDMENTS AND THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY WERE LAID DOWN. I STILL REMEMBER THEM. WE SHOULD ALL KNOW THIS.
ElFeo
Got to get knowledge of bills of rights!
Lionessa
Player #2251225, Most people awaiting trial for serious crimes waive their right to a speedy trial to give their lawyers time to prepare. No one's rights are being denied.
Player #120391171
Montana Lady, Remember, NYC let one guy out with no bail…he robbed 5 banks and he thanked NYC for not holding him each time….
Kat
Gideon V. Wainwright (1963) was the case that gave people the right to counsel, irregardless of the ability to pay.
Bad Brains
Haven't needed this yet.
Player #13185157
Montana Lady, unless you request it. Once requested it has to be granted.
Player #2251225
What about people held in prison for more than a year without a trial? I think that violates the 6th amendment.
Player #41180498
Startling how many people chose the protections of the first. hopefully, they aren't Americans
Player #13023389
Truly a much needed amendment. Especially if you're in prison. Debby
joseph0357
Tanya, I totally agree with you.
Player #5602826
A lot of the constitution was purposefully left vague because they were in a hurry to get a functioning government established. The values are what's instilled in the document, the details generally are a state by state, case by case basis.
Burdman25
It took my case 4 years to go to court. Speedy?! I disagree.
Player #4355392
EvilEve9, You 4got 1 imoprtant thing: the race of the defendant. Like it or not, the rules are different for those of color. Just check the stats for yourselg.
quicksilver
nimblemoon, only happens when they waive their right to a speedy trial