Rights During the trial

Question 1

Trial By jury

Answer 1

The trial must be speedy and public. The jury can be from 3 to 12. A jury trial is used in all criminal cases. A Jury trial is used in civil cases where the amount is over $20.00. The verdict generally is unanimous in criminal cases.

Question 2

Guarantee against a Bill of Attainder

Answer 2

A legislative act punishing without a trial

Question 3

Guarantee against an Ex Post Facto Law-

Answer 3

1. Making an act illegal after the fact
2. Increasing the punishment after the act
3. Changing the court procedures to make prosecution easier

Question 4

Protection against self-incrimination (5th)-

Answer 4

A person cannot be compelled to testify against himself or spouse

Question 5

Compulsory attendance of witness (6th)

Answer 5

A person must see those bringing charges or testifying against him.