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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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A lawyer.

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.