ABA STANDARDS GIVE ACCUSED LAWFUL RIGHTS, ASSURE PUBLIC OF SPEEDY ENFORCEMENT

• NCJ Number: 2231
• Journal: Florida Bar Journal Volume: 44 Issue: 1 Dated: (JANUARY 1970)
• Author(s): R M ERVIN
• Date Published: 1970
• Length: 3 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
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Annotation

COMMENT ON ABA'S MINIMUM STANDARDS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE WHICH ENTITLE THE ACCUSED TO HAVE HIS LAWFUL RIGHTS PROTECTED.

Abstract

THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ALSO HAS THE RIGHT TO HAVE LAW SPEEDILY AND EFFECTIVELY ENFORCED AND THE GUILTY DEALT WITH ACCORDINGLY. FIVE PROJECT SUBCOMMITTEES ARE RESEARCHING THE RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED BEFORE POLICE, PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS, PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE COUNSELS, CRIMINAL TRIAL, AND SENTENCING AND REVIEW.