Facing Ones Accusers

In the United States, is a person accused of a crime entitled to be confronted by his or her accusers and to cross-examine them?

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Court of Final Appeal

What is the court of final appeal in the United States?

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Discharging the Jury

Suppose a jury fails to agree and is discharged by the judge. Can the accused be tried again before a new jury? Or is he protected by the double jeopardy clause in the Fifth Amendment? [Read more]

Trial and Retrial?

Suppose a person is convicted of a crime, but the decision is reversed on a technicality by a higher court. Can the accused be tried again before a new jury? Or is he protected by the double jeopardy clause in the Fifth Amendment?

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Lies and Defamation

It is against the law to tell lies and defame the character of another person. Is this a state law or a federal law? [Read more]

State Judges

Do state judges have to conform to the supreme law of the land? [Read more]