Under the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, what is the practical application of the right to confront one’s accusers? May a state enact a rule of evidence that conflicts with this right? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?


The Sixth Amendment right to confront one’s accuser means that a defendant has the right to cross-examine the witnesses of the prosecution. While each state may draft its own rules of evidence, it may not enact a rule of evidence that conflicts with a defendant’s right to confrontation, as this would violate the U.S. Constitution.

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