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The rights of the accused is a "class" of civil and political rights that apply to a person accused of a crime, from when he or she is arrested and charged to when he or she is either convicted or acquitted. Rights of the accused are generally based on the maxim of "innocent until proven guilty" and are embodied in due process.

The rights of the accused always comes into conflict with promotion of victims' rights.

[edit] Rights

right of due process
protection from illegal search and seizures
the right to indictment by a grand jury
protection from double jeopardy
protection against self-incrimination
right to a fair and speedy public trial
right to trial by jury (to be judged by one's peers)
notice of accusations (to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation)
right to confront one's accuser
right to counsel
protection from excessive bail and fines, and from cruel and unusual punishment

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