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File No. 6A-DD — Amendment Deep-Dive Series

The Sixth Amendment Deep-Dive

Speedy trial, jury, notice, confrontation, compulsory process, and counsel — the six guarantees that structure every American criminal trial.

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Six rights. One trial. One thorough ebook.

The Sixth Amendment structures every American criminal trial — when it happens, who decides it, what the defendant is told, who testifies and how, and who stands beside the accused. This ebook covers all six rights, from Gideon's right to a free lawyer to Crawford's rules on cross-examining witnesses, in one comprehensive volume. For a suggested $24.99 donation.

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What's Inside the Ebook

Exhibit A

Rights of the Accused at Trial

Eight chapters, no law degree required
  • All six rights explained: speedy/public trial, jury, notice, confrontation, compulsory process, counsel
  • Landmark cases: Gideon, Duncan, Barker v. Wingo, Crawford, Strickland
  • The Strickland test for ineffective assistance of counsel
  • Ramos v. Louisiana and the unanimous jury requirement
  • Edwards v. Vannoy and the limits of retroactive relief
  • Discussion questions, a full glossary, and further reading
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Q1How do I actually receive the ebook?

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Q2Is this legal advice?

No. This ebook explains the current state of Sixth Amendment law for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you're facing a real criminal charge, talk to a licensed attorney — or request appointed counsel — as soon as possible.

Q3Why cover six different rights in one book?

Because that's how the Constitution itself groups them — all six rights share one sentence and together structure a single criminal trial. This book covers all six in full depth as one comprehensive volume, matching the approach taken for the Fourth and Fifth Amendments.

Q4Does this cover the right to a free lawyer?

Yes — Chapter Four covers Gideon v. Wainwright in full, and Chapter Three explains the Strickland test for when a lawyer's performance is so poor it violates the Constitution.

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Q6Is there more to this series?

Yes — the First Amendment Deep-Dive Series covers all five First Amendment freedoms, plus the Second through Fifth Amendment Deep-Dives: see the First Amendment series. More amendments are being added over time.

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