Not Granted Bail? Rot in Jail: Your Constitutional 6th Amendment Right to a Speedy Trial. Know Your Rights in Order to Protect Yourself! If You Don't, Who Will?

Thank you for tuning in!  On this revealing, exclusive and brand-new episode of Light ‘Em Up — our hope is that we enlighten, educate and empower you with knowledge that you previously didn’t have.Keep ever-present in mind, learning can be fun!As education is always a key component of Light ‘Em Up — we expose those things that many would wish to cover-up. The truth forces growth and shines bright light into dark spaces, holding people in power to account.At the release of this episode, we hear on every channel discussion regarding “when will the trial of former President Donald J. Trump take place”?Raise your hand if you know a lot about your 6th Amendment constitutional rights.We examine this crucial constitutional amendment, which confers rights that aren’t often discussed outside of a courtroom, yet they are of vital importance in defending, protecting and preserving cherished liberties in everyday society.Ratified on December 15th, 1791, the 6th Amendment guarantees a cluster of rights designed to make criminal prosecutions more accurate, fair and legitimate.Rights such as:♦ a speedy and public trial♦ an impartial jury consisting of jurors from the state and district in which the crime was alleged to have been committed♦ to be informed of the charges♦ to confront and call witnesses♦ and to have an attorney present with you. Did you know that it wasn’t until 1967 in Klopfer v North Carolina that the U.S. Supreme Court held that the speedy trial clause was applicable to the states through the 14th Amendment?Certainly, all of your rights are important, but the 6th Amendment is crucial, especially should you find yourself thrusted into the midst of the criminal justice system having to defend your life and liberty.The 6th Amendment has been described as the central feature of our adversarial system, but because the Supreme Court has so rarely articulated its meaning, the definition of a “speedy trial” has almost entirely been left to lower courts.Our learning objectives will be to define, discuss and think critically as we dissect the elements that form the foundation of the 6th Amendment, with a special focus on the right to a speedy trial. We shine our investigative journalistic spotlight on:♦ The verbatim language of the 6th Amendment♦ The Federal Speedy Trial Act of 1974♦ Guideposts, milestones and time limits set by the Act♦ As Ter’Rion Dunn celebrated a recent birthday, again, incarcerated, reaching the milestone of 1,281 days held in pre-trial detention, we re-focus the light of the truth on Alabama v Ter’Rion Dunn and the tragic story of Kalif Browder in the state of New York.♦ Rule 48 (b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal ProcedureAnd we are very excited to be able to share exclusive audio from the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Barker v Wingo, 407 U.S. 514 (1972) with Chief Justice Earl Warren presiding.Much of our listenership comes from people just like yourself who know the value of fact-based, well-researched reporting that demands transparency from the most powerful people and institutions in our country.You can enjoy our podcast at work, home or at play. You don’t want to miss this educational opportunity to learn more about your 6th Amendment rights and how to keep yourself safe.Facts matter the most in a time of crisis.  Sadly, we are living in a constant state of crisis.We want to hear from you!  Share your thoughts with us on this episode and any of our episodes that you’ve listened to.  Email us at:  [email protected] our sponsors Newsly & Feedspot  here:We want to hear from you!Support the show