Constitutional Rights of Defendants

The U.S. Constitution provides multiple rights for someone accused of a crime-the defendant in a criminal case filed by a prosecutor.

1. Choose one right for the accused, and explain why this is the most significant safeguard for criminal defendants.

2. Discuss at least two U.S. Supreme Court opinions which interpreted this right. Did the Supreme Court limit or expand upon the plain language from the U.S. Constitution? In what way?

3. Discuss the relevance of the right in modern society.