Entry 9: 6th Amendment

Source: Sixth Amendment - LawWebTV. January 17, 2009.

Constitutional Connection: 6th Amendment
" In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public
trial, by an impartial jury of the State ......and to be informed of the nature and cause of
the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him;...and to have the
Assistance of Counsel for his defense."

Explanation of Connection:

    The video is from a lawyer who talks about the rights people have such as the right to
have a speedy trial. He also states other rights that they have. They have the right to know
what they are being tried for. They have the right for legal counsel for their defense. They
also have the right to be confronted by witnesses to support substantial proof of crime and
to an impartial jury. They have the right to question witnesses that are convicting
them.

    This video clearly demonstrates the 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
This video clearly demonstrates the 6th Amendment because it outlines what is exactly
in the 6th Amendment. People convicted of a crime have the right to have a lawyer for
his/her defense. They have the right for a speedy trial, conviction from witnesses, and
etc.

    I believe people should have the right to a lawyer to represent them in the case
because lawyers have the legal experience to help you win a case. They know how
you should be portrayed to the jury and what is a reasonable sentence or compensation
to be given to you in the case. People have the right to conviction from witnesses
to show real proof of them doing the crime so it won't be one person's word against
another. People should have the right to know what they are being convicted of
so you know how to plead your case and whether or not you are being wrongly convicted.