Which of the following statements is true about waiving your right to a jury trial?

A. In federal cases, it is up to the defendant solely to waive his or her right to a jury trial and receive a bench trial.
B. The defendant must be able to explain that he or she understands what it means to waive the right to a jury trial.
C. The right to a jury trial is fully waivable.
D. State defendants can waive their right to a jury trial but federal defendants cannot.


Answer: B

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