Michelle was recently arrested, she was not informed of her rights, assigned a public defender, or allowed to confront her witnesses. What amendments could Michelle cite in a federal court that would help her case?
Michelle could cite the Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments.
The Fifth Amendment ensures that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. This means that everyone has the right to receive fair treatment from the government.
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, and the right to an impartial jury. Additionally, the accused has the right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, to be confronted with the witnesses against them, and to have the assistance of counsel for their defense.
The Fourteenth Amendment extends the right to due process to the states, and provides that no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.