Question

duncan v. louisiana: the ruling
what was the outcome of the supreme court’s ruling in duncan v. louisiana? check all that apply.
□ duncan was forced to serve his entire jail term.
□ duncan’s conviction was overturned.
□ citizens have the right to a jury trial in cases involving sentences of six months or more.
□ the sixth amendment cannot be incorporated.
□ duncan’s conviction was upheld by the court.

Explanation:

In Duncan v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court ruled that the Sixth Amendment's right to a jury trial (for serious offenses, defined as those with sentences of six months or more) is incorporated to the states via the Fourteenth Amendment. Duncan's conviction was upheld (he was convicted of a misdemeanor but the ruling established the jury trial right for more serious cases), and the key holding is that citizens have the right to a jury trial in cases with sentences of six months or more, and Duncan’s conviction was upheld. The other options are incorrect: Duncan was not forced to serve the entire term (the ruling was about jury trial right, not his full sentence service), his conviction was not overturned, and the Sixth Amendment was incorporated here.

Answer:

C. Citizens have the right to a jury trial in cases involving sentences of six months or more.
E. Duncan’s conviction was upheld by the court.