Read the scenario. A woman is accused of a crime. She says that she was nowhere near the scene of the crime. Her friends who were with her at the time are afraid they will be accused as well, so they refuse to appear in court as witnesses. According to the Sixth Amendment, what can the woman do to support her court case?

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Elaine Burton

23 April, 05:54

Read the scenario. A woman is accused of a crime. She says that she was nowhere near the scene of the crime. Her friends who were with her at the time are afraid they will be accused as well, so they refuse to appear in court as witnesses. According to the Sixth Amendment, what can the woman do to support her court case?

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Nathanial Ware · Answer 1

According to the Sixth Amendment, the woman has the right to face her accusers and confront those who can be considered witnesses. She can ask for her friends to be made obligatory and compulsory witnesses.