In general, the courts have relied on a ______ approach in determining the validity of the waiver.

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The totality of the circumstances approach considers all relevant factors and circumstances surrounding the waiver to determine if it was knowing, voluntary, and intelligent. This includes factors such as the defendant's age, education, experience with the criminal justice system, and the nature of the charges against them. Both A and B are higher standards of proof typically reserved for criminal trials, and C is a specific test used in some jurisdictions but not universally applied.

In General, the Courts Have Relied on a ______ Approach