The 6th Amendment's guarantee of a speedy and public trial is aimed at a. Deterring potential criminals by fear of swift and certain punishment. B. Trying those accused of crimes without undue delay and avoiding secret trials. C. Eliminating overcrowded dockets in the nation's criminal courts. D. Preventing jurors from being unduly influenced by public opinion.

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Sarah Mckay

12 December, 17:13

The 6th Amendment's guarantee of a speedy and public trial is aimed at a. Deterring potential criminals by fear of swift and certain punishment. B. Trying those accused of crimes without undue delay and avoiding secret trials. C. Eliminating overcrowded dockets in the nation's criminal courts. D. Preventing jurors from being unduly influenced by public opinion.

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Abram Klein · Answer 1

It's not A. Because the 6th Amendment is more in favor for the Defense or the accused than the deterrence of crime. C is possible but unlikely as the rest of the amendment mentions no cause for overcrowding to be a reason. D, there's no evidence to support D in the amendment. The best supported answer is B.