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Q: The accused persons must be informed of the charges against them and they have a right to cross-examine witnesses.?
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Rights the accused has when suspected of a crime?

-speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the same state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed.-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-to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.(Sixth Amendment of the Constitution)


How many people have to testify against a person accused of treason?

2


According to the Fifth Sixth and Seventh Amendments what rights are held by people accused of crimes?

Article [V.] No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Article [VI.] 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 defence. http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Amend.html


The charges against an accused government official must be drawn up in the?

no clue. get a life


Of the following which citizens' right does the Fifth Amendment protect?

the accused person