Difference between revisions of "Right to a Fair Trial"

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A defendant has a right to notice of charges so he or she can adequately prepare a defense. Notice must be in writing and should include both the law and the facts which form the basis for the charge. Furthermore, notice must be given in a language the defendant understands.
 
A defendant has a right to notice of charges so he or she can adequately prepare a defense. Notice must be in writing and should include both the law and the facts which form the basis for the charge. Furthermore, notice must be given in a language the defendant understands.
  
A defendant has a right to legal counsel under many international treaties. Defendant must be able to communicate freely and privately with counsel of his or her choice. A defendant may also waive his or her right to counsel and elect to represent themsleves ''pro se''.  
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A defendant has a right to legal counsel under many international treaties. Defendant must be able to communicate freely and privately with counsel of his or her choice. A defendant may also waive his or her right to counsel and elect to represent themsleves ''pro se''.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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A defendant has the right not to be forced to testify against oneself. In some jurisdictions this may be called the the right to remain silent. A defendant has the right to have access to records of any interrogation that might occur.
  
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A defendant must be permitted a fair and reasonable amount of time to prepare and defend their case. The amount of time necessary to defend a case depends on all the circumstances in a case.
  
 
== International Sources ==
 
== International Sources ==

Revision as of 14:18, 1 June 2010