Question
Accused persons have the right to
refuse to appear in court.
hear exactly what they are being accused of.
move their trials to another state.
request a jury that favors their side in the case.
refuse to appear in court.
hear exactly what they are being accused of.
move their trials to another state.
request a jury that favors their side in the case.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Correct answer: hear exactly what they are being accused of.
Explanation:
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees the accused the right "to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation" (i.e., to hear the charges against them).
- They do not have a right to refuse to appear in court — courts can compel appearance and may issue warrants or try the case in absentia in some circumstances.
- They cannot arbitrarily move a trial to another state; venue is determined by where the offense occurred (a change of venue within the same jurisdiction may be requested for fairness).
- They cannot request a jury biased in their favor; they are entitled to an impartial jury, not one selected to favor one side.
Explanation:
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees the accused the right "to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation" (i.e., to hear the charges against them).
- They do not have a right to refuse to appear in court — courts can compel appearance and may issue warrants or try the case in absentia in some circumstances.
- They cannot arbitrarily move a trial to another state; venue is determined by where the offense occurred (a change of venue within the same jurisdiction may be requested for fairness).
- They cannot request a jury biased in their favor; they are entitled to an impartial jury, not one selected to favor one side.