14.2 & 14.3 Rights of the Accused. When the government accuses someone of a crime...  They still have rights!  Innocent until proven guilty.

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14.2 & 14.3 Rights of the Accused

When the government accuses someone of a crime...  They still have rights!  Innocent until proven guilty.

Rights of the Accused Writ of Habeas Corpus  If you are arrested and put in jail, you must be brought to trial.  Can only be suspended in “areas of rebellion” or during “invasion”

Rights of the Accused Bills of Attainder  Congress can't pass laws targeting a single individual! Ex Post Facto Laws  Can't punish people for crimes that were legal at the time.

Rights of the Accused Grand Juries  People who decide whether someone should be brought to trial.  Can agree with attorney or conduct their own research.

Rights of the Accused Self-Incrimination  You cannot be forced to present evidence that hurts you.  Miranda Rights

Miranda Rights

Ensuring Fair Trials The accused have a right to get to trial.  Speedy Trial Time between arrest and trial must be reasonable. Accused can also get out on bail during wait.

Ensuring Fair Trials Trials are Public affairs  Makes sure courts are not abusive.  Allows citizens to see justice at work. Trial by Jury. – You get judged by your peers. – Change of Venue Accused can ask to have a trial in a different community.

Ensuring Fair Punishment - What happens if someone is found guilty? - 8 th Amendment protects people from “Cruel and Unusual Punishment”. - What is “Cruel and Unusual”?