Every person accused shall, at his trial, be allowed to be heard by counsel, may defend himself and shall have a right to produce witnesses and proofs in his favor and to meet the witnesses produced against him face to face.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 17-506; 1952 Code Section 17-506; 1942 Code Section 996; 1932 Code Section 996; Cr. P. '22 Section 82; Cr. C. '12 Section 76; Cr. C. '02 Section 49; G. S. 2449; R. S. 48.