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

1.A defendant cannot be put on trial twice for the same offense.
2.The Speedy Trial Act of 1974 applies only to cases in the federal system.
3.Polling the jury occurs only when a defendant is found not guilty.
4.The prosecution typically gives their closing arguments first, followed by the defense.
5.In opening statements, the defense typically goes first.


1.true
2.false
3.false
4.true
5.false

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