Question

Which of these is a guarantee to a defendant under due process?

a jury
a verdict
a lawyer
a sentence

Answer 1

Under due process, the guarantee to a defendant includes "a lawyer." The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides the right to counsel, ensuring that defendants have the assistance of an attorney during criminal proceedings. While a jury trial is also a right provided under certain circumstances (particularly in serious criminal cases), it is not guaranteed in every case. A verdict and a sentence are outcomes of the legal process but are not inherent rights or guarantees under due process.