Framers addressed the legal treatment of the accused in so many amendments because they wanted to prevent political persecution using criminal procedures.
protections for those accused of committing a crime.
they all protect the rights of people accused of crimes
Amendment 5 (rights of accused persons), amendment 6 (right to a speedy, public trial), amendment 7 (trial by jury in civil cases), and amendment 8 (limits fines and punishments). Source: Bill of Rights and Amendments 1-10 Amendment 14 Source: Bill of Rights and Amendments 11-27
can purpose amendments to the constitution to overturn a supreme court decision
In 1791, Congress added 10 amendments. These first 10 amendments make up the Bill of Rights.they where1Amendment I - Freedom of Religion, Speech and the Press; Rights of Assembly and Petition.2Amendment II - Right to Bear ArmsThe amendment was adopted so that Congress could not disarm a state militia.3Amendment III - Housing of SoldiersGrew directly out of an old complaint against the British, who had forced people to take soldiers into their homes.4Amendment IV - Search and SeizureYou may not be searched or have property seized without probable cause and/or a search warrant.5Amendment V - Rights of the accused (Self-incrimination, Double Jeopardy, Due Process, JustCompensation)6Amendment VI- Rights to a Fair Trial (Speedy and Public Trial by Jury*, Tried in state where crime was committed, Informed of charges against accused, Witnesses, Right to a lawyer)7Amendment VII- Rights in Civil Cases (Trial by jury in civil cases over $20)8Amendment VIII - Cruel and Unusual PunishmentBails, fines and punishments must be humane and fit the crime committed9Amendment IX - Rights Retained by the PeopleAny rights not listed in the Constitution are still protected10Amendment X - Powers Retained by the States and the PeopleStates or people have all powers not given to national government. (i.e., marriage)
In the constitution
the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th amendments all protect the accused
The Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments protect the rights of the accused. The rights of the accused are in the US Constitution's Bill of Rights, and are intended to ensure people accused of committing crimes receive equal justice under the law.
Miranda rights
The fifth (5) amendment gives all right for accused persons, including the two you're describing.
5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th
The Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments
protections for those accused of committing a crime.
they all protect the rights of people accused of crimes
Due process is guaranteed to the accused in all criminal case. Various other rights are given to the accused in the Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
given to them by the US Constitution
are concerned with the rights of persons who are accused of crimes and tried in court.