Question
A woman named Harriet Miller comes before a judge in a pretrial hearing. She pleads guilty to the charge of stealing money. Under the Sixth Amendment, what's her next right that applies?
Question 8 options:
A)
Harriet won't stand trial but will be sentenced by the judge.
B)
Harriet doesn't have to be informed of the charge brought against her.
C)
Harriet's case must go before a grand jury.
D)
Harriet is guaranteed to a speedy trial.
Question 8 options:
A)
Harriet won't stand trial but will be sentenced by the judge.
B)
Harriet doesn't have to be informed of the charge brought against her.
C)
Harriet's case must go before a grand jury.
D)
Harriet is guaranteed to a speedy trial.
Answers
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D) Harriet is guaranteed to a speedy trial.
Explanation: The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy (and public) trial, notification of the charges, confrontation of witnesses, and counsel. (Note: a guilty plea typically waives the right to a trial, which is why option A describes the usual consequence rather than a Sixth Amendment right; grand juries are a Fifth Amendment protection.)
Explanation: The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy (and public) trial, notification of the charges, confrontation of witnesses, and counsel. (Note: a guilty plea typically waives the right to a trial, which is why option A describes the usual consequence rather than a Sixth Amendment right; grand juries are a Fifth Amendment protection.)