In the Fawkes v. Texas trial, defense attorney Sunil Sharma wanted to question his defendant's accuser in court. Which constitutional clause can Sharma invoke to do so?

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Elizabeth Montes

19 April, 10:38

In the Fawkes v. Texas trial, defense attorney Sunil Sharma wanted to question his defendant's accuser in court. Which constitutional clause can Sharma invoke to do so?

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Marely · Answer 1

Sharma should invoke the confrontation clause of the 6th Amendment which gives the accused the right to question their accuser.

Troy Barnett · Answer 2

The Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Explanation:

There is said, verbatim: "in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right ... to be confronted with the witnesses against him."

All this means that the accused must, is legal duty, to have a face-to-face confrontation, be present there to be asked.