The Sixth Amendment

by Therese Shea and Therese M. Shea

Book Overview

One of the hallmarks of the American criminal justice system is the right of all people accused of a crime to defend themselves in a speedy, public trial. According to the Sixth Amendment, individuals accused of crimes have a number of important rights, including: the right to a jury of their peers, the right to be informed of the charges against them, the right to an attorney and witnesses in their defense, and the right to face their accuser. This...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1448812615
• ISBN13: 9781448812615
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8