Question

Chad and some friends broke into a government building and ruined several priceless paintings. Chad was arrested and charged with a federal crime. He refused to speak to the police. Once he was arrested, he refused to speak to his court-appointed lawyer. Chad waited for three years before his case is heard by a judge. When he got his day in court, Chad claimed that his rights had been violated. How could he use the U.S. Constitution to support his claim?

Answer 1

The answer is sixth amendment

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Answer 2

The Sixth Amendment's "Speedy Trial" clause gives the accused the right to a speedy trial.

Chad is likely to prevail on a claim as three years is unlikely to be found to be a reasonable timeframe to wait for trial.