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Unlike a civil trial, a defendant in a criminal trial may call witnesses on the defendant’s behalf.
Unlike a civil trial, a defendant in a criminal trial may call witnesses on the defendant’s behalf.
Unlike a civil trial, there is no judge in a criminal trial.
Unlike a civil trial, there is no judge in a criminal trial.
Unlike a civil trial, the defendant has a right not to testify in a criminal trial.
Unlike a civil trial, the defendant has a right not to testify in a criminal trial.
Unlike a civil trial, there is no jury in a criminal trial.
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The correct response is:
Unlike a civil trial, the defendant has a right not to testify in a criminal trial.
In criminal trials, defendants have the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, meaning they are not required to testify if they choose not to. In civil trials, this right does not apply in the same way, and parties may be compelled to testify.
