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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 allowed 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 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 imprisoned 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 judgment 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 auth-
ority of the United States, compensation, in consideration
thereof, is due from the United States.
ART. 25. That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor
excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishment
inflicted by the Courts of Law.
ART. 26. That all warrants, without oath or affirmation 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 suspected persons, without
naming or describing the place, or the person in special, are
illegal, and ought not to be granted.
ART. 21. 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 liberty
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 military
ought to be under strict subordination to, and control of the
civil power.
ART. 31. That no soldier shall, in time of peace be quar-
tered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in
time of war, except in the manner prescribed by Law.
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