Humans are social creatures, so we need to be around each other. The problem is that we are different in personality. These differences inevitably cause friction between members of society, and there are formal courts to settle these problems. Not all conflicts make it to court, and some members of the society could come in. […]
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Have you ever imagined the terrible situations U.S. citizens would have faced in the absence of judicial independence? It would have been unimaginable. The law would have been similar to a barking dog that can’t bite. There would have been no law to curb the government’s excesses. The rich and powerful would have been untouchable, […]
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The position of the law for juveniles in the U.S. criminal justice system seems weird. In some instances, the law treats juveniles as adults. In other scenarios, the law does otherwise. It treats them as juveniles. Now, here’s the thing. When you ask lawyers if juveniles have the right to a jury trial, their answers will […]
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The Constitution protects the rights of the accused. These rights are in the Sixth Amendment. The Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial. It also stipulates that you have the right to a jury trial of your peers. The Constitution also stipulates that you have the right to legal representation. If you cannot pay […]
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There are several steps between the time someone gets arrested and the verdict hearing. The Sixth Amendment protects the rights of an arrested person. The Constitution states that you have the right to a public trial. It further states that you have the right to a trial by a jury of your peers. The Constitution […]
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