Unit 2 - Rights of the Accused

Front

What does the legal system presume about an accused person?

Back

Innocence

Front

Who has the burden of proof in a criminal case?

Back

The prosecution

Front

What must the prosecution prove in a criminal case?

Back

The accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

Front

Which amendments provide many of the rights to the accused?

Back

5th-8th amendments

Front

What is the significance of the 5th-8th amendments?

Back

They outline the rights of the accused

Front

Which amendment guarantees the right to counsel to help in defense?

Back

6th Amendment

Front

What did Gideon request during his trial that was denied?

Back

A lawyer

Front

In the case of Escobedo v. Illinois (1964), who was Danny Escobedo accused of murdering?

Back

His brother-in-law

Front

During his interrogation, what did Danny Escobedo repeatedly request?

Back

A lawyer

Front

What was the outcome of Danny Escobedo's statements during the interrogation?

Back

They were used against him in court