What is the significance of understanding the rights of an accused person during legal proceedings?

Rights of the Accused in Trials

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To increase the number of convictions
To expedite the trial process
To protect the accused from unfair treatment
To ensure the accused is proven guilty
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Within how many hours must an accused be presented before a magistrate after arrest?
12 hours
24 hours
72 hours
48 hours
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which document is an accused entitled to receive as part of their rights?
The police officer's diary
The judge's personal notes
The First Information Report (FIR)
The prosecutor's strategy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is required for the police to conduct a search of an accused person's home?
A written confession
A verbal agreement
A search warrant
A public announcement
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of bail is most commonly applied for by an accused?
Anticipatory bail
Interim bail
Bail by bond
Permanent bail
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Under what condition can an accused be discharged during a trial?
If the accused confesses
If the accused requests it
If the trial is delayed
If evidence shows the accused is not guilty
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What right does an accused have if they cannot afford a defense lawyer?
The right to choose the judge
The right to be provided a state-appointed lawyer
The right to delay the trial
The right to represent themselves
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