Amendment to the u.s. constitution gives every defendant the right to a trial by jury?
Social Studies · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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The right to a trial by jury for criminal cases is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The relevant portion of the Sixth Amendment states:
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed..."
This amendment ensures that individuals accused of crimes have the right to be tried by a jury of their peers, and it plays a crucial role in safeguarding the fair administration of justice.