The U.S. Supreme Court case of Barker v. Wingo held that:
a. adult offenders are entitled to a speedy trial.
b. juvenile offenders are entitled to a speedy trial.
c. both adult and juvenile offenders are entitled to a speedy trial.
d. juvenile offenders are entitled to a jury trial.
Answer: a. adult offenders are entitled to a speedy trial.
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