All of the Following Observations Are True About a Criminal

question 4

Multiple Choice

All of the following observations are true about a criminal case EXCEPT:

• A) guilt must be established "beyond a reasonable doubt."
• B) the case is most often settled before it goes to trial.
• C) defendants have the right to "plead the fifth."
• D) a jury's decision must be unanimous.

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