Shelby Was Recently Found Not Guilty of Strong-Arm Robbery

question 77

Multiple Choice

Shelby was recently found not guilty of strong-arm robbery. She had a jury trial that ruled in her favor. Moments after the ruling came down, Shelby turned and looked at the jury and said, "Ha, ha, I am guilty and there is nothing you can do about it now."  The jurors were shocked and wanted to change their verdict. Shelby laughed all the way home.
-Shelby was allowed to present her case in a public trial.This right was given to her based upon which amendment?​

• A) ​Fourth Amendment
• B) ​Fifth Amendment
• C) ​Sixth Amendment
• D) ​Eighth Amendment

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