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 guarantees the right to a public trial.

Shelby Was Recently Found Not Guilty of Strong-Arm Robbery