Roles & Responsibilities

Question 1

Seven rights of the accussed:

Answer 1

1. Presumption of innocense
2. Protection From Compulsory Self-Incrimination
3. Pretrial Investigation
4. Representation By Counsel
5. Fair And Impartial Trial
6. Right Of Appeal
7. Former Jeopardy

Question 2

Know your limits:

Answer 2

ALWAYS consult the JAG, OSI, and SFS when:
• directed to investigate an incident
• dealing with violations of the UCMJ and you intend to pursue adverse administrative actions or your commander intends to pursue punishment

Question 3

Treatment of the Accused

Answer 3

With an understanding of the seven basic rights, a good question to consider is, ―Should the treatment of the accused depend on the nature of the crime?