Criminal Trial Rights (Counsel, Jury, Confrontation)

Plain English

If charged, you get a speedy, public jury trial where the crime occurred, to confront witnesses, call your own, and have a lawyer.

What It Protects

• Assistance of counsel, impartial jury, confrontation, compulsory process, notice

Limits

• Some rights can be knowingly and voluntarily waived; remedies vary

Why It Matters

Makes criminal trials fair and trustworthy.

• Counsel
• Jury
• Confrontation
• Speedy-Trial