Victoria, a practicing attorney, believes that the rights of an individual are violated by appearing in front of a grand jury. Which of the following statements weakens her belief?
a. Unlike jurors in felony trials, grand jurors have to serve for up to two months.
b. Individuals accused in felonies have the right to have the case heard by a grand jury.
c. The defendant or his attorneys are not allowed to be present at grand jury trials.
d. Jury members serving in grand jury trials are barred from speaking to anybody.
Answer: B
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Answer:
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