A police officer accused of planting evidence opted to waive his right to a trial by a jury of his peers. Instead, he chose to be tried by a judge. The judge heard both the prosecution and defense sides of the case, and then decided the case on her own. What is this called?
A. arraignment
B. bank trial
C. mistrial
D. bench trial
D. bench trial
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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