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To: cotton1706

> Leveson suggested limiting trial by jury to cases likely to result in a prison sentence of more than three years. <

Little-known fact: In 1989 the US Supreme Court limited a guaranteed trial by jury to crimes carrying more than a six-month imprisonment.

That’s even though the 6th Amendment guarantees the right to trial by jury in ALL criminal cases.


7 posted on 11/25/2025 8:51:50 AM PST by Leaning Right (It's morning in America. Again.)
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To: Leaning Right

Interesting. Thank you for most informative post of the day. (No sarcasm there)


30 posted on 11/25/2025 10:45:18 AM PST by PghBaldy (12/14/12- 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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