Question

what was the outcome of the supreme courts ruling in duncan v. louisiana? check all that apply.
□ duncan was forced to serve his entire jail term.
□ duncans 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.
□ duncans conviction was upheld by the court.

Explanation:

In the case of Duncan v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court ruled that the Sixth Amendment's right to a jury trial (for serious offenses, here cases with sentences of six months or more) is incorporated to the states via the Fourteenth Amendment. Duncan's conviction was overturned because he was denied a jury trial, and the ruling established the right to jury trial for such cases. The option "Duncan was forced to serve his entire jail term" is incorrect. "The Sixth Amendment cannot be incorporated" is wrong as the ruling incorporated it. "Duncan's conviction was upheld" is incorrect as it was overturned. So the correct options are the ones about overturning his conviction and the jury trial right.

Answer:

B. Duncan's conviction was overturned.
C. Citizens have the right to a jury trial in cases involving sentences of six months or more.