Final answer:
Individuals concerned in the commission of a crime under R.S. 14 include those who directly commit the offense and those who aid, abet, counsel, or procure the commission of the crime. The legal system also provides protections for the accused to ensure a fair trial, as stipulated in the U.S. Constitution.
Step-by-step explanation:
Under R.S. 14, all persons concerned in the commission of a crime, whether present or absent, includes those who directly commit the act constituting the offense as well as those who aid and abet in its commission. This also extends to individuals who directly or indirectly counsel or procure another to commit the crime. The culpability of these individuals is a legal principle founded on the idea that all who contribute to the criminal act can be held responsible for it ensuring that justice extends beyond the primary perpetrators to include those who enable or encourage criminal behavior.
In accordance with the U.S. Constitution, anyone accused of such crimes has the right to a fair trial, which includes various protections laid out in Amendments V and VI. These include the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, the right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, to confront witnesses against them and the right to have the Assistance of Counsel for their defense.