What is it like to be a criminal in the United States? America is one of the safest places to be a criminal. Why? Join us today as we discuss your rights if you break the law.
6th Amendment
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense."
7th Amendment
"In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law."
8th Amendment
"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
Sources:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNKGYIBHE8c
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqjEcy0oLzg
- https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-6/
- https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-7/
- https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-8/
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