Al Smith was accused of stealing a television set and arrested. The police told Al that witnesses saw him take the television set. During his court trial,
the witnesses are not revealed to the defendant. What should happen, according to the principle of due process and the U.S. Constitution?
The case will be dismissed because Al has a right to be confronted by the witnesses against him.
The case will be dismissed because Al has a right to a speedy and public trial.
The case will be continued because Al will have a lawyer appointed to represent him.
The case will be continued because Al has a right to be informed of the accusation against him.
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Read Bill of RIGHTS
In high school, one hears "...she said that I said that he said that momma said ..."
That is not evidence.
That is not evidence.
The case will be dismissed because Al has a right to be confronted by the witnesses against him.