Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Carl, while he is out on bond, flees the jurisdiction before his trial begins. The government can stage his trial without him.
2. During Carl’s trial, the defense attorney rises to cross-examine the victim, and the judge tells him that because of the sensitive nature of the case, the judge will not permit any crossexamination. This is a permissible action.
3. During Carl’s trial, a police informant takes the stand. He is wearing a facemask and testifies behind a screen so that only the judge and the jury can see him. This is permissible in a jury trial.
4. In some states, the government can use six-person juries on misdemeanor cases.
5. In some states, the jury’s verdict does not have to be unanimous. A verdict of 11–1 is permissible, for instance.


1. False
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True

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