Why would a defendant sign a Boykin form?
A. To acknowledge waiving his or her right to counsel
B. To acknowledge waiving his or her right to a trial
C. To acknowledge waiving his or her right to a plea bargain
D. To admit the crime he or she committed
Answer: B
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a. true b. false
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A) assigned B) opposing C) public D) private