MC 3080 : EXAM 2 NOTES
Document Summary
This generally arises when you"ve got a high-profile case. The right to a fair trial: the amendment does not say fair" trial because fair" is an. It does say a speedy" trial, which is more. It says the accused has the right to confront the witnesses. And know who is accusing it: you have the right to be tried by a jury of one"s peers. Panel of citizens has to be selected to decide the outcome: the supreme court has added the right to be represented by a. Competent lawyer: the point is this bundle of rights all add up to what we. What can a judge do to ensure a fair trial: postponement of trial this attempts to allow the. Controversy to cool down a bit before the trial: change of venue this is very expensive and you can only. Change venue within the jurisdiction of the crime. Crime, it can only be tried in the state.
