10. Michelle was recently arrested. She was not informed of her rights, assigned a public defender, or allowed to confront her witnesses. She decided to sue the state. Which ammendmant could michelle cite in a federal court case that would help her case. Select two that apply.

Question

A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 6th
D. 10th
E. 14th

Answer 1

Michelle could cite the following amendments in her case:

C. 6th - This amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to counsel (which includes being assigned a public defender) and the right to confront witnesses.

E. 14th - This amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection under the law, and it has been interpreted to apply the rights in the Bill of Rights, including the 6th Amendment rights, to state courts through the process of incorporation.

So the correct answers are C and E.