A Criminal Defendant Is NOT Entitled to a Jury Trial

question 54

Multiple Choice

A criminal defendant is NOT entitled to a jury trial when they are ______.

• A) juveniles being charged in adult court for a felony offense
• B) juveniles being charged with first-degree murder with the death penalty as an option
• C) charged with any misdemeanor offense
• D) charged with misdemeanors with a penalty of less than 6 months in jail

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Definitions:

Articular Cartilage

A smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, reducing friction.

Synovial Membrane

The lining of a synovial joint that secretes synovial fluid, allowing for smooth movement of the joint.

Symphysis Joints

A type of cartilaginous joint where bones are joined by fibrocartilage, allowing for slight movement.

Fibrocartilage

A tough, very dense type of cartilage that contains fibrous bundles of collagen, such as that found in the intervertebral discs and at the insertions of some tendons and ligaments.