The __________ Amendment right to counsel applies during plea bargaining because charges have already been filed before bargaining commences.
a. 2nd
b. 6th
c. 8th
d. 14th
is it D
No.
http://www.google.com/#q=Amendment+right+to+counsel+
http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/chemerinksy_effective_assistance_of_counsel_now_a_right_in_plea_bargaining/
No, the correct answer is b. 6th Amendment.
The 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to counsel in criminal proceedings. This includes the right to legal representation during plea bargaining, which is the negotiation process between the prosecutor and the defendant to reach a plea agreement.
To determine the correct answer, you can familiarize yourself with the different amendments in the U.S. Constitution. In this case, you would need to be aware of the 6th Amendment's provision regarding the right to counsel. By recalling or looking up the information about each amendment, you can identify that the 6th Amendment is the one that specifically guarantees the right to counsel in criminal cases, including during plea bargaining.