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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution#Impartial_jury https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixth_Amendment_to_the_United_...
by vundercind 2y ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution#Impartial_jury https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixth_Amendment_to_the_United_...
TL;DR the Sixth's right to jury trial doesn't apply for criminal charges carrying less than sixth months maximum sentence—even if there are multiple such charges that may add up to more than that.
Gonna go out on a limb and guess that plenty of US jurisdictions don't voluntarily pay extra money to make those jury trials if they aren't forced to.
- potato3732842 2y agoFrankly I think that's bullshit. If it's not worth paying for the trial for it's not worth prosecuting as criminal.
- dpkirchner 2y agoAgreed, and I'd go further than that: we shouldn't be charging prisoners "rent" or for food or whatever. If it's important enough to imprison someone then we the taxpayers should cover the cost.
- FireBeyond 2y agoWait til you find out that even if charges are dismissed against you, or a not guilty finding occurs, that Florida will still charge you for your jail or prison stay (and potentially block you from renewing your license until they are paid or you're on an arrangement you are complying with).
- llamaimperative 2y agoWow! TIL
- sidewndr46 2y agoIf you read the same link more, you'll discover it doesn't apply at all under the age of 18