Question

A woman is accused of a crime. She says that she was nowhere near the scene of the crime. Her friends who were with her are afraid that they will be accused as well, so they refuse to appear in court as witnesses. How can the woman’s counsel use the Sixth Amendment’s witness clause to support her case? Give your response in at least two complete sentences.

Answer 1

ANSWER: The woman's counsel can use the Sixth Amendment's witness clause, the woman is entitled to get a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury. The Amendment VI also ensures that the witnesses should be confronted with the accused and it is a compulsory process to obtain the witnesses. She'll also be informed of the nature and cause of accusation.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sample response: The Sixth Amendment says that the accused has the right to force the witnesses to come to trial. If they do not come, they will be arrested.