Outside the courthouse, a convicted politician gives a short speech apologizing for the trial's impact on the people in his district. his apology is considered a type of speech.

The 6th amendment's guarantee of a speedy and public trial is aimed at a. deterring potential criminals by fear of swift and certain punishment. b. trying those accused of crimes without undue delay and avoiding secret trials. c. eliminating overcrowded dockets in the nation's criminal courts. d. preventing jurors from being unduly influenced by public opinion.