Question

Suppose that a woman named Harriet Miller comes before the judge in a pre trial hearing. She's charged with stealing thousands of dollars from her employer. She pleads guilty. What are Harriet's rights under the sixth amendment?

Answer 1

The Sixth Amendment is the right to speedy trial, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you. Harriet has the right to a lawyer and a speedy trial, even though she pleads guilty.