6th Amendment & the Right to a Speedy Trial

1st Amendment

6th Amendment

5th Amendment

8th Amendment

To present evidence

To select impartial jurors

To deliver the verdict

To sentence the defendant

Waiver

Due process

Voir dire

Peremptory challenge

The judge dismisses the case

The defendant gives up the right to a jury trial

The jury is replaced by a new one

The prosecution drops the charges

A challenge that must be explained to the judge

A challenge used to remove a juror without giving a reason

A challenge based on a juror’s bias

A challenge made by the judge

The prosecutor

The judge

The defense attorney

The victim

Removing a juror because they know the defendant

Removing a juror without explanation

Removing a juror because of their age

Removing a juror because of their appearance

By ensuring the trial is held in secret

By guaranteeing fair procedures and a chance to defend oneself

By allowing only the prosecution to present evidence

By requiring the defendant to prove their innocence

To remove a juror who is related to the judge

To remove a juror without stating a reason, based on strategy

To remove a juror who cannot speak English

To remove a juror who is underage

A defendant requests a bench trial instead of a jury trial

A juror is excused for cause

The prosecution files an appeal

The judge instructs the jury