Nội dung text Official documentation for the Constitution of Wilmont
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF WILMONT witnesses against him, to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, to have the assistance of counsel for his defense, and to the assignment of counsel to represent him at every stage of the proceedings unless he elects to proceed without counsel or is able to obtain counsel. (b) The accused shall have the right to appear and defend in person or by counsel, but when the accused, with proper notice of the allegations made against them, has failed to appear, plead, or otherwise defend, and that failure is shown by affidavit or otherwise, the court must enter the accused’s default, enter a plea of not guilty, appoint an advocate, and proceed in absentia. A criminal defendant defaulting under this section waives any ineffective assistance of counsel claim arising hereunder (b) Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishment inflicted. (c) No person shall be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense. Section 8. Presentment or indictment by grand jury. The Legislature may by law establish, limit, change, amend, or otherwise regulate a grand jury system. Section 9. Treason. Treason against the state shall consist only in levying war against the state, or in adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same over act, or on confession in open court. Section 10. Bill of Attainder; Retroactive Laws. No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. Section 11. Military Subordinate. The military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power. Section 12. Powers retained by people. The enumeration of rights shall not be construed to impair or deny others, retained by the people, and all powers not herein delegated, remain with the people. WILMONT CONSTITUTION