Sixth Amendment Protections

Question 1

Sixth Amendment Generally

Answer 1

Right to an attorney–before and during trial

Question 2

When the Sixth Amendment applies

Answer 2

The Sixth Amendment applies once prosecution of an offense against the party has begun

Question 3

Limits on 6th Amendment Application

Answer 3

1) Prosecution has begun
2) Offense specific
3) Must be actually invoked
4) Waivers must be knowingly and voluntarily (free from coercion, explicit or implicit)