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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding criminal proceedings and discovery in adversarial jurisdictions?

  • A. The judge is the primary driver of the discovery process in criminal proceedings.
  • B. Parties typically cannot request evidence from each other until after the trial begins.
  • C. The majority of criminal discovery usually occurs before the trial begins.
  • D. Most criminal proceedings are divided into pretrial, investigative, and trial phases.
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

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Selected Answer: C
In adversarial systems (like in the U.S., Canada, UK), most of the evidence-sharing (discovery) happens before trial. This helps both sides prepare their cases fairly and avoid surprises.
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