The Right to Compulsory Process Self-Quiz
Bart has asked
his father to testify on his behalf at his upcoming trial. Bart’s
father says he has a beer tasting to attend that day and can’t make
it, sorry. Which of the following should Bart’s attorney request
of the court?
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Bart’s
father receives and ignores the subpoena to appear. Bart’s attorney
requests that the judge issues a bench warrant for his arrest. Will the
bench warrant issue?
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When Homer
finally appears to testify the judge gives him the following warning:
“We’ve been waiting a while for you, sir, and I do hope it
was worth the wait. Be aware that I don’t like drunks, my uncle
was a drunk. I don’t like people coming in here smelling of beer
and making stuff up on the stand, and I’ve been known to throw a
guy or two like that in the jail downstairs for a few weeks until the
stench of alcohol is no longer oozing from his pores.” Bart’s
father yells “D-oh” and clams up, refusing to open his mouth
for fear of letting loose the odors therein.
Evaluate the following statement: The judge has effectively nullified Bart’s right to compulsory process. |
Which of the
following is the most accurate explanation for the rationale underlying
the Sixth Amendment Right to Compulsory Process:
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