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To: Bread Upon The Water who wrote (246887)3/8/2014 11:42:37 AM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 542245
 
"The facts of the case show the defendant gunned the cop down in cold blood"

Oh, I forgot to include that clause. Sorry.

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 confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.[note 1][1]



Note 1...people who kill militia, constabulary, and government officials in hot or cold running blood non-duel settings do not enjoy the right to counsel, including the right of self representation.