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14.2 & 14.3 Rights of the Accused

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.

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14.2 & 14.3 Rights of the Accused

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  1. 14.2 & 14.3 Rights of the Accused

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

  3. 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”

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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

  7. Miranda Rights

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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

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