Criminal Defense — Constitutional Rights

Fourth Amendment

Freedom from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that: ‘The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated…’

Fifth Amendment

The Right to Remain Silent. The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that: ‘No person … shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself…’ No Double Jeopardy. The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution also provides that: ‘No person shall… be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb…’

Sixth Amendment

The Right to Counsel. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that: ‘In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right… to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.’
The Right to a Speedy and Public Jury Trial. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that: ‘In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury…’
The Right to Confront Witnesses. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that: ‘In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right… to be confronted by the witnesses against him…’
The Right to Call Witnesses on Your Behalf. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that: ‘In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right… to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor…’

Eighth Amendment

No Excessive Bail. The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that: ‘Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishments inflicted.’

Criminal Defense — Constitutional Rights

Criminal Defense — Constitutional Rights

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