While not explicitly stated in the Constitution, the court has found support for legal self-representation in the _____ Amendment.

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The Sixth Amendment of the US Constitution provides the right to a fair trial, including the right to counsel. However, the Supreme Court has interpreted this to also include the right to represent oneself in court, referred to as self-representation or "pro se" representation. This was established in the 1975 case Faretta v. California. Therefore, while self-representation is not explicitly stated in the Constitution, it is supported by the Sixth Amendment.

While Not Explicitly Stated in the Constitution, the Court Has