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and speedily without delay, according to the Law of the
Land.
Art. 20. That the trial of facts, where they arise, is
one of the greatest securities of the lives, liberties and
estate of the People.
Art. 21. That in all criminal prosecutions, every man
hath a right to be informed of the accusation against
him; to have a copy of the Indictment, or Charge, in due
time, if required, to prepare for his defence; to be al-
lowed counsel; to be confronted with the witnesses
against him; to have process for his witnesses; to ex-
amine the witnesses for and against him on oath; and to
a speedy trial by an impartial jury, without whose unani-
mous consent he ought not to be found guilty.
Art. 22. That no man ought to be compelled to give
evidence against himself in a criminal case.
Art. 23. That no man ought to be taken, or impris-
oned, or disseized of his freehold, liberties or privileges,
or outlawed, or exiled, or in any manner destroyed, or
deprived of his life, liberty or property but by the judg-
ment of his peers, or by the Law of the Land.
Art. 24. That slavery shall not be re-established in
this State, but having been abolished, under the policy
and authority of the United States, compensation, in con-
sideration therefor, is due from the United States.
Art. 25. That excessive bail ought not to be required,
nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punish-
ment inflicted by the Courts of Law.
Art. 26. That all warrants, without oath or affirma-
tion, to search suspected places, or to seize any person, or
property, are grievous and oppressive; and all general
warrants to search suspected places, or to apprehend sus-
pected persons, without naming or describing the place,
or the person in special, are illegal, and ought not to be
granted.
Art. 27. That no conviction shall work corruption of
blood, or forfeiture of estate.
Art. 28. That a well regulated Militia is the proper
and natural defence of a free government.
Art. 29. That Standing Armies are dangerous to lib-
erty, and ought not to be raised, or kept up without the
consent of the Legislature.
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