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Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Question
Why is a lawyer helpful to an innocent person, based on the Sixth Amendment?

(Select the two correct answers.)

(2 points)
Responses

A lawyer can make the trial last much longer.
A lawyer can make the trial last much longer.

A lawyer can create new rights for the person.
A lawyer can create new rights for the person.

A lawyer can help question opposing witnesses.
A lawyer can help question opposing witnesses.

A lawyer can ask for a much higher bail.
A lawyer can ask for a much higher bail.

A lawyer knows how court procedures work.
A lawyer knows how court procedures work.

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Correct answers:
- A lawyer can help question opposing witnesses.
- A lawyer knows how court procedures work.

Why: The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to confront witnesses and the assistance of counsel. A lawyer conducts questioning (cross-examination) and understands legal procedures to protect the defendant’s rights.