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Read this passage:a stand-up comedian is accused of violating a new state law that makes it illegal to insult someone based on his or her gender, race, or religion. he is ordered to pay a steep fine and told that he cannot appeal the penalty. the comedian's lawyer claims that this is unfair, as the law had not been widely publicized. she also argues that denying defendants the right to appeal is a violation of state law.what principle is the lawyer relying on to defend her client

Answer 1

procedural due process 

Answer 2

"a stand-up comedian is accused of violating a new state law that makes it illegal to insult someone based on his or her gender, ..." the principle the  lawyer relies on to defend her client is Procedural due Process. This is further explained below.

What is  Procedural due Process?

Generally, Procedural due Process is simply defined as the constitutional necessity that the federal government operate in such a manner as to deny a citizen of a life relates to due process.

In conclusion, If you're accused of breaching a new state legislation that prohibits you from insulting someone because of their gender, your lawyer will invoke the concept of Procedural Due Process to defend you.

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