In Baldwin v.New York (1970) the Supreme Court held that a defendant in a criminal case has the right to a jury trial:

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In Baldwin v. New York (1970), the Supreme Court held that a defendant in a criminal case has the right to a jury trial if facing a prison sentence of six months or more. In Baldwin v.New York, the Supreme Court held that a defendant in a criminal case has the right to a jury trial if they are facing a prison sentence of six months or more. This right applies regardless of the severity of the offense or whether it is a felony or misdemeanor. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

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