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Question | Answer |
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Gideonv. Wainwright (1963) | Granted indigents the right to counsel. |
(blank) | Federal defendents must be provided with an attorney at the states expense if one the defendent cannot afford it. |
a speedy and public trial with an impartial jury. The accused has the right to know what crime they are charged with and to have witnesses for their defense | 6th Amendment |
what are the two types of trial? | civil trial and criminal trial |
criminal trial the state/county/city brings a charge(s) against one or more defendants. | A prosecutor represents presents the evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty as charged. the prosecutor has the burdent of proof. |
What system does the criminal trial use? | the adversary system |
what does the 6th amendment provide? | an attorney/ the right to counsel (right was guaranteed by Gideon v. Wainwright) |
what good is an attorney? | can ensure that the defendant is treated fairly. |
what is meant by information is privileged attorney may not reveal that his defendant is guilty, even in court What % of all cases go to trial? | lessthanten |