When does a criminal defendant have the right to a trial by jury?
A)in all cases regardless of the circumstances
B)only for cases requiring the defendant to pay restitution
C)only when a bench trial is not available
D)when faced with a charge that could result in a sentence of six months or longer

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According to the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution, criminal defendants have the right to a trial by jury in all cases where the defendant is facing a charge that could result in a sentence of six months or longer. Therefore, option D is the correct choice. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect when a defendant has the right to a trial by jury.

When Does a Criminal Defendant Have the Right to a Trial