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668 MARYLAND MANUAL [Dec. Rights 18] Art. 18. That no Law to attaint particular persons of treason or felony, ought to be made in any case, or at any time, hereafter. Art. 19. That every man, for any injury done to him in his person or property, ought to have remedy by the course of the Law of the Land, and ought to have justice and right, freely without sale, fully without any denial, 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 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 evi- dence 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 out- lawed, 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 authority of the United States, compensation, in considera- tion 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 punish- ment 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 prop- erty, are grievous and oppressive; and all general warrants to search suspected places, or to apprehend suspected per- sons, 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. |
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