Difference between revisions of "Rights of the Accused"
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| − | Criminal defendants around the world are afforded many rights. | + | Criminal defendants around the world are afforded many rights. Generally, these rights are meant to protect individuals who lack the enormous resources available to the government. |
| − | In common law countries, many of the rights | + | In common law countries, many of the rights have been through case law over several decades. As a result, the rules can be complex. This section is meant to be an overview of the most basic rights of defendants. |
| − | == Rights | + | == Rights/ Protections from Police == |
* [[Arrest]] | * [[Arrest]] | ||
* [[Confessions]] | * [[Confessions]] | ||
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* [[Search and Seizure]] | * [[Search and Seizure]] | ||
| − | == Rights | + | == Rights during Detention == |
* [[Freedom from Punishment]] | * [[Freedom from Punishment]] | ||
* [[Right to Counsel]] | * [[Right to Counsel]] | ||
Revision as of 13:06, 1 June 2010
Criminal defendants around the world are afforded many rights. Generally, these rights are meant to protect individuals who lack the enormous resources available to the government.
In common law countries, many of the rights have been through case law over several decades. As a result, the rules can be complex. This section is meant to be an overview of the most basic rights of defendants.
Contents
Rights/ Protections from Police
Rights during Detention
- Freedom from Punishment
- Right to Counsel
- Right to Habeas Corpus
- Right to medical care
Rights at Trial
- Double Jeopardy
- Legality Principle
- Presumption of Innocence
- Right to Compulsory Process
- Right to Confront Witnesses
- Right to Counsel
- Right to Fair Trial
- Right to Notice of Charges
- Right to a Speedy Trial
- Right to Trial by Jury
Sentencing
- Death Sentence
- Ex Post Facto Punishment
- Freedom from Cruel or Unusual Punishment
- Freedom from Torture
- Right to Appeal
- Right Not to be Fined Excessively
