Question

A woman is accused of a crime. She says that she was nowhere near the scene of the crime. Her friends who were with her are afraid that they will be accused as well, so they refuse to appear in court as witnesses. How can the woman’s counsel use the Sixth Amendment’s witness clause to support her case? Give your response in at least two complete sentences.

Answer 1

ANSWER: The woman's counsel can use the Sixth Amendment's witness clause, the woman is entitled to get a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury. The Amendment VI also ensures that the witnesses should be confronted with the accused and it is a compulsory process to obtain the witnesses. She'll also be informed of the nature and cause of accusation.

Answer 2

The Sixth Amendment can be used to support the woman's case by compelling her friends to appear as witnesses.

What is the Witness Clause?

It is a part of the 6th Amendment that allows a defendant to confront a witness brought against them to determine if the witness is being truthful.

The clause also allows a witness to be compelled to attend the court proceedings as a witness. This clause can therefore be used to force the woman's friends to be witnesses.

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