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what was the outcome of the supreme courts ruling in duncan v. louisian…

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what was the outcome of the supreme courts ruling in duncan v. louisiana? check all that apply. duncan was forced to serve his entire jail term. duncans conviction was overturned. citizens have the right to a jury trial in cases involving sentences of six months or more. the sixth amendment cannot be incorporated. duncans conviction was upheld by the court.

Explanation:

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In Duncan v. Louisiana, the Supreme - Court overturned Duncan's conviction and ruled that the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial is incorporated to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment for cases with sentences of six months or more.

Answer:

  • B. Duncan's conviction was overturned.
  • C. Citizens have the right to a jury trial in cases involving sentences of six months or more.