6th Amendment
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This amendment states that a person who is
accused that we have the right to a fair and speedy trial. In the state where
the act was committed. Enacted to make trials more efficient and fair.
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Basically summarizes that no matter who the
person or what crime has been committed the criminal has a right to a fast fair
trial. This effectively sped up trials and made them fairer in the process.
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Was part of the original Bill of Rights
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Ratified on December 15th, 1791.
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(Example): Basically any case that involves a jury is using this amendment actively.
This Amendment means that no person will have to experience a dragged out trial.
8th Amendment
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This amendment states that a convict is not
legally subject to cruel and unusual punishment. Referred to as the cruel and
unusual punishment clause. Is mainly an amendment for the law enforcement.
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Aims to prevent cruelty and excessive
bail/punishments.
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Bill of rights
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Ratified on December 15th, 1791.
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(Example) :http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/cruel-and-unusual-punishment#49730
Along with the 6th Amendment any case is actively using this by not providing excessive punishment.
This Amendment means that no one will be treated cruelly no matter what because they are protected by this amendment.
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