Question

2. A woman named Harriet Miller comes before a judge in a pretrial hearing. She pleads guilty to the charge of stealing money. Under the Sixth Amendment, what's her next right that applies?

Answer 1

Harriet Miller's next right after pleading guilty, based on the sixth amendment, is the right to a speedy trial. This means is not legal for her to wait in jail for her trial for a long period of time. This with the intention of maintain proof and evidence; the longer time passes, the easier for witnesses to disappear and evidence to get destroyed.

The next rights after a speedy trial for Harriet Miller are:

• Right to a public trial.
• Right to an impartial jury.
• Right to be informed of pending charges.
• Right to confront witnesses.
• Right to legal counsel (An attorney).