ยง 12. Rights of persons accused of crime. In all criminal
prosecutions, the accused has a right to a speedy and public trial, by
an impartial jury, and is entitled to be informed of the nature and
cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him
or her; and to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his or
her favor. A noncitizen is not entitled to a jury, composed in part of
noncitizens or strangers, in an action or special proceeding civil or
criminal.
Structure New York Laws
2 - Supreme Sovereignty in the People.
3 - Levying Taxes and Charges.
4 - Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
5 - Military Service by Citizens.
6 - Exemption From Military Service.
8 - Right of Search and Seizure.
10 - Justice to Be Administered Without Favor and Speedily.
11 - Fines Must Be Reasonable and Imposed Only for Cause.
12 - Rights of Persons Accused of Crime.
13 - Right to Serve on Juries.