Kansas Constitution

Article Bill of Rights, § 10 — Trial; defense of accused; witness against self; double jeopardy

Kansas Const. art. Bill of Rights, § 10

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Kan. Const. art. Bill of Rights, § 10.

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In all prosecutions, the accused shall be allowed to appear and defend in person, or by counsel; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him; to meet the witness face to face, and to have compulsory process to compel the attendance of the witnesses in his behalf, and a speedy public trial by an impartial jury of the county or district in which the offense is alleged to have been committed. No person shall be a witness against himself, or be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense.

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History

Adopted by convention, July 29, 1859; ratified by electors, October 4, 1859; L. 1861, p. 48.

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