A defendant in a criminal case within the United States, whether the prosecution is in state court or federal court, has a sixth amendment right to a trial by jury when the potential sentence is greater than six months' incarceration
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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What is the most important element in the tort of negligence? Why is it more critical than the other elements?
What will be an ideal response?
In 1768, a group of citizens calling themselves the “Regulators” rioted in Hillsborough, NC. They attacked members of the colonial court, whom they believed to be corrupt, and burned the presiding judge’s house to the ground. They would best be described as ______.
A. colonial enforcers B. vigilantes C. self-appointed sheriffs D. common law officers
Assistant prosecutors are often judged not on how many cases they win, but on how few they __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The exclusionary rule is the court's way of enforcing the __________ Amendment
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word