A jury trial is not required in cases in which the authorized punishment for the charged offense is six months or less.

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According to the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution, a jury trial is only guaranteed for criminal cases in which the authorized punishment is more than six months of imprisonment. Therefore, if the authorized punishment is six months or less, a jury trial is not required.

A Jury Trial Is Not Required in Cases in Which