USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

After being accused of a crime, a judge decides you should have to wait in jail for 3 years before he will be able to hear your case/trial.What Amendment says that this is not okay?

A	6th Amendment
B	1st Amendment
C	9th Amendment
D	No Violation-They CAN do this

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -An accused person must not be allowed to languish indefinitely in jail but must be given a speedy trial. Involved with this issue are the rights to a reasonable bail and prohibitions against being detained for more than a specified time without bail.

Detailed explanation-2: -Right to Speedy Trail is a concept which deals with disposal of cases as soon as possible so as to make the Judiciary more efficient and trustworthy. The main aim of Right to Speedy trial is to inculcate Justice in the society. It is the human life that necessitates human rights.

Detailed explanation-3: -No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed, as soon as possible, of the grounds for such arrest nor shall he be denied the right to consult and to be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice.

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