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?

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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 allowed to present her case in a public trial.This right was given to her based upon which amendment?​

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The Sixth Amendment provides the right to a public trial. This means that a person has the right to have their case heard in open court and in the presence of the public. Shelby's trial was public, and she was able to exercise this right granted to her by the Sixth Amendment.

Shelby Was Recently Found Not Guilty of Strong-Arm Robbery