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There is nothing in the Constitution or Bill of Rights that guarantees a trial by a jury of one's peers. The 6th Amendment refers only to an impartial jury. In fact it does not mention a requirement of 12 jurors not that their decision be unanimous.

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The constitution guarantees you the right to what type of trial?

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The constitution guarantees anybody who has committed a crime the right of what?

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Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial in the United States Constitution?

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What is the sixth amendment guarantee?

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What was the number of the amendment for judged by your peers?

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What is trial by jury and where is it in the constitution?

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What are the key constitutional guarantees of a fair trial?

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