Constitutional Rights Of Those Accused of Crimes

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or confessions inadmissible in court.

* Adequate representation is a right given to the accused. If an attorney cannot be afforded, the court will provide legal council at no cost.

* An individual may not be tried for the same crime twice.

* Serious crimes must be indicted by a grand jury.

* The accused has the right to know what the charges are and to confront witnesses testifying against them. A defendant also has the option to gather their evidence and witnesses.

* If desired, a defendant has a right to a public and speedy trial by jury.

* Any evidence gathered unlawfully, a judge must not allow to be admitted as evidence in court. This protects the right of the defendant to be free of unreasonable search and seizures. A warrant must be obtained by law enforcement before searching private property for evidence.

The Constitution does not directly mention a right to privacy, though the Supreme Court has identified the right to privacy as a basic human ...

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