In McKeiver v. Pennsylvania, it was determined by the U.S. Supreme Court that McKeiver:
A) was not automatically entitled to a jury trial.
B) was denied the right to an attorney.
C) had incompetent counsel.
D) was entitled to a jury trial as a matter of right.
A
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