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 found not guilty by an impartial jury.This right is protected by which amendment?

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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 found not guilty by an impartial jury.This right is protected by which amendment?

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The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial by an impartial jury. Shelby was able to exercise this right and was found not guilty by a jury of her peers. However, her statement after the verdict shows that she may not have understood the seriousness of the situation and could potentially cause the jurors to reconsider their verdict.

Shelby Was Recently Found Not Guilty of Strong-Arm Robbery