Asked by julie
Which of these is a guarantee to a defendant under due process?
a jury
a verdict
a lawyer
a sentence
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The Due Process Clause (and the Sixth Amendment, as applied to the states) guarantees an accused the right to counsel. A jury trial is also guaranteed in serious criminal cases, but not in every minor offense; a verdict and a particular sentence are not automatic due-process guarantees.
The Due Process Clause (and the Sixth Amendment, as applied to the states) guarantees an accused the right to counsel. A jury trial is also guaranteed in serious criminal cases, but not in every minor offense; a verdict and a particular sentence are not automatic due-process guarantees.
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