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The right to be tried soon after being accused of a crime

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The right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution sets forth that any criminal defendant has the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury after being accused of a crime. This means that after being arrested, the defendant must be brought to trial for his/her crimes within a reasonable time. Before the defendant is declared guilty, he/she has the right to be tried by a jury.

It is supposed that after charges are filed, the trial against defendant must begin. This is not sometimes the case and in extreme situations, if there is considerable delay between the arrest and the trial causing prejudice to the defendant, the whole case is dismissed by the court.

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