Michelle was recently arrested. She was not informed of her rights, assigned a public defender, or allowed to confront her witnesses. She has decided to sue the state.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which amendments could Michelle cite in a federal court that would help her case? Select all that apply.
1st
1st
2nd
2nd
6th
6th
10th
10th
14th
14th
19th
6th and 14th
In this case, Michelle could cite the 6th and 14th amendments in a federal court to help her case.
To answer this question, we need to consider the rights that Michelle believes were violated during her arrest. In this scenario, Michelle was not informed of her rights, assigned a public defender, or allowed to confront her witnesses.
The amendments that could potentially help Michelle's case are:
1) The 6th Amendment: This amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial, including the right to a lawyer (assigned counsel) and the opportunity to confront witnesses.
2) The 14th Amendment: This amendment guarantees due process of law and equal protection under the law. It prohibits states from denying individuals the rights protected by the Constitution.
Therefore, Michelle could cite the 6th and 14th Amendments in a federal court to support her case.