Question

a person is arrested and held in jail for over two years without a trial date being set. what is the basis for this motion? a right to an attorney b protection from double jeopardy c right to due process d right to a speedy and public trial

Explanation:

The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial. The person has been held in jail for over two years without a trial date, which violates this right. The right to an attorney (A) pertains to legal representation, protection from double - jeopardy (B) is about not being tried twice for the same offense, and due process (C) is a broader concept. The most directly relevant right here is the right to a speedy and public trial.

Answer:

D. right to a speedy and public trial