A Massachusetts state statute imposes a prison term, without a trial, on all street performers who operate in certain areas. A court would likely review this statute under the principles of

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Emery Robinson

17 October, 18:55

A Massachusetts state statute imposes a prison term, without a trial, on all street performers who operate in certain areas. A court would likely review this statute under the principles of

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Ivy Cooke · Answer 1

Answer: Procedural due process

Explanation: The principle of procedural due process refers to a legal principle which allows that a person must be subjected to a fair legal process before being sentenced, judged or deprived of liberty.

In the scenario above, the statute will be reviewed under the principle of procedural due process which allows citizens of the United States the constitutional right to be notified, heard or subjected to a fair trial before being sentenced or judged.