Page 18 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

(15) The right of the accused against

excessive bail;

(16) The right of the accused to be heard by

himself and counsel, to be informed of the

nature and cause of the accusation against

him, to have a speedy and public trial, to

meet the witnesses face to face, and to have

compulsory process to secure the

attendance of witness in his behalf;

(17) Freedom from being compelled to be a

witness against one's self, or from being

forced to confess guilt, or from being

induced by a promise of immunity or reward

to make such confession, except when the

person confessing becomes a State witness;

(18) Freedom from excessive fines, or cruel

and unusual punishment, unless the same is

imposed or inflicted in accordance with a