Question

In the United States, a person is presumed innocent - that is, innocent until proven guilty. Which of these rights helps guarantee that?

A) right to bail
B) protection from cruel and unusual punishment
C) right to counsel
D) right to a public trial

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Under current law, a defendant has an absolute right to bail if the custody time limits have expired and otherwise ordinarily a right to bail unless there is sufficient reason not to grant it, Any person accused of committing a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.