In Which of the Following Situations Can a Bench Trial

question 25

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations can a bench trial occur?

• A)The defendant waives his or her right to a trial by jury.
• B)The court decides that a trial by jury is not necessary in this case.
• C)Publicity has made it impossible to select an unbiased jury.
• D)The judge determines that a jury trial would be too expensive and time-consuming.

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