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 was 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?

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lanikai08 · Answer

The Sixth Amendment ;

ibrowsbyjacqueline · Answer

It states that it protects peoples rights to a fair and speedy a trial.

lanikai08 · Answer

Chad can argue that his Sixth Amendment rights were violated due to an excessive three-year delay before his trial. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial, which protects individuals from prolonged pre-trial detention. This kind of delay could be seen as unjustified and detrimental to his defense. 
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