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What right does the accused have in terms of being presumed innocent?
What right does the accused have in terms of being presumed innocent?
- To be presumed innocent with no need for proof
- To be presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt (correct)
- To be presumed guilty until proven innocent beyond reasonable doubt
- To be presumed guilty without any proof
What does the accused need to be informed of according to the text?
What does the accused need to be informed of according to the text?
- The nature and cause of the accusation against him (correct)
- The judge's opinion
- The witness statements
- The prosecutor's strategy
In what situations can the accused waive his presence at the trial?
In what situations can the accused waive his presence at the trial?
- Only if the court orders it
- Always, without any restrictions
- Pursuant to the stipulations set forth in his bail (correct)
- Only if he doesn't want to participate
What happens if the accused is absent without justifiable cause at the trial?
What happens if the accused is absent without justifiable cause at the trial?
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When can the accused be allowed to defend himself in person without counsel?
When can the accused be allowed to defend himself in person without counsel?
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What right does the accused have in terms of testifying as a witness?
What right does the accused have in terms of testifying as a witness?
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What happens if the accused escapes custody?
What happens if the accused escapes custody?
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What does the accused have the right to not be compelled to do?
What does the accused have the right to not be compelled to do?
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What right does the accused have regarding being compelled to be a witness against himself?
What right does the accused have regarding being compelled to be a witness against himself?
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Under what condition can the accused defend himself in person instead of with counsel?
Under what condition can the accused defend himself in person instead of with counsel?
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