CPL Article 320

Question 1

A defendant may waive a jury trial except where indictment charges _________.

Answer 1

Murder in the first degree. (CPL 320)

Question 2

T/F?
In a single judge trial of an indictment, opening and closing statements are discretionary with the judge.

Answer 2

False. (CPL 320.20)
Judge must allow opening and closing statements.

Question 3

T/F?
The order of trial is the same as in a jury trial of an indictment.

Answer 3

True (CPL 320.20)