Describes the history and purpose of the Sixth Amendment which allows accused persons the right to a fair and speedy trial, the assistance of council, and to be confronted with the witnesses against him.
This book is an invaluable reminder of just how important the Seventh Amendment is to the promotion and preservation of fairness and justice in America.
In this illustrated novel told through journal entries, news clippings, and letters, twelve-year-old Lily finds herself on the jury of a murder trial while conducting her own undercover investigation of the case.
Studies the historical origins of the Seventh Amendment, which guarantees citizens the right of trial by jury in civil cases or those involving money and property.
A collection of essays presenting opposing arguments on issues related to the United States legal system, discussing the jury system, different aspects of the civil justice system, litigation, and the role of the media.
The reader assumes the role of a juror in eight famous trials of the twentieth century: the Lindbergh kidnapping, Sullivan v. New York Times, the Chicago Seven, Patty Hearst's trial for armed robbery, and others.
