Confrontation Clause
- The portion of the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that assures individuals charged with a crime the privilege to face and question the witnesses presenting evidence against them, primarily through cross-examination
- The attorney invoked the Confrontation Clause to ensure their client could cross-examine witnesses directly.
- Due to the protections of the Confrontation Clause, the person accused in the case was permitted to challenge the testimonies against them.
- Ruling violated the Confrontation Clause as the defendant wasn't given the opportunity to question their accuser.
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