Procedural guarantees in Texas courts ensure that defendants and prosecutors have an equal opportunity to influence the decision
of the court. This requires an equal access to evidence in the case. As the prosecution represents the government, it can seize evidence and force witnesses to testify under oath. The power of the defense to do the same is known as
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be
