Which of the following summarizes the analysis used by the Supreme Court in cases regarding the rights of criminal defendants

Question

the rights of criminal defendants must be balanced with the competing interests of society
the rights of criminal defendants are absolute according to the bill of rights
the rights of criminal defendants are minimal according to the bill of rights
the rights of criminal defendants must be balanced with the interests of the victim of the crime

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

The rights of criminal defendants must be balanced with the competing interests of society.