Ep. 142 - The Sixth Amendment: Right To A Speedy, Public Trial - And More!
Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America · Constituting America
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Show Notes
If someone is arrested in the United States, they will soon get their day in court to determine guilt or innocence, right? Imagine if that wasn't always the case. Imagine you are arrested and the state keeps you locked up for an unspecified amount of time before going to trial. Sadly, this was reality before the Sixth Amendment. What does it say exactly? What are the six legal protections within the amendment? What constitutes a fair and speedy trial? Join this week's chat featuring Robert Alt with the Buckeye Institute and our brilliant student panelists Tova and Lindsey as we unpack our Sixth Amendment.