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hath a right to be informed of the accusation against
him; to have a copy of the indictment or charge in due
time, if requisite to prepare for his defense; to be al-
lowed counsel; to be confronted with the witnesses against
him; to have process for his witnesses; to examine the
witnesses for and against him on oath, and to a speedy
trial by an impartial jury, without whose unanimous con-
sent 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 de-
prived of his life, liberty, or property, but by the judg-
ment of his peers, or by the law of the land.
Art. 24. Slavery shall not be permitted in this State.
Art. 25. That excessive bail should not 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
~andmatural-defense 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.
Art. 30. That in all cases, and at all times, the mili-
tary ought to be under strict subordination to and control
of the civil power.
Art. 31. That no soldier shall, in time of peace, be
quartered in any house without the consent of the owner;
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