Choose the CORRECT answer from the following statements

a.

In practice the prosecutor usually charges the accused with the least serious crime as main charge, and the more serious offences as alternative charges

b.

The court may direct that the charges against an accused be tried separately, if in its opinion this will be in the interests of the accused

c.

No additional charges can be joined after questioning of the accused has commenced

d.

A joinder of accused may not take place after the trial has commenced