In instructing the trial jury, the trial judge may do all of the following except __________

a. explain the charges against the defendant
b. define the crimes and applicable defenses at issue in the trial
c. explain to the jury its function as the trier of facts
d. comment on the weight of the evidence and credibility of the witnesses who testified


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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