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This storyHow long did the O.J. Simpson criminal trial last?
- 134 days
- 187 days
- 252 days
- 312 days
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252 days
Less than 1% of U.S. federal cases ever reach a jury trial.
Most federal criminal cases — over 90% — end in plea deals. The dramatic courtroom trials seen in high-profile news coverage represent a tiny fraction of how the American justice system actually resolves cases.
The U.S. holds more jury trials than any other country on Earth.
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in criminal cases — a right dating to the Magna Carta in 1215. Learn more at Wikipedia
The U.S. right to a jury trial dates back to the Magna Carta in 1215!
The Sixth Amendment guarantees jury trials in criminal cases, rooted in English common law. This principle has shaped landmark verdicts for centuries. Learn more at Wikipedia
This storyHow far is Baltimore, MD from Denver, CO by air?
- About 850 miles
- About 1,500 miles
- About 1,950 miles
- About 2,400 miles
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About 1,500 miles
This storyThe Miranda warning became law after which Supreme Court case year?
- 1954
- 1966
- 1972
- 1985
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1966
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