Question 1

Nonverbal factors are typically unimportant when a person testifies in court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe nonverbal factors connected with testimony.

Accepted Answer

Do not underestimate the power of nonver

Question 3

Officers testifying during cross-examination should volunteer information whenever they have the opportunity to contribute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Investigators should include a summary of all negative or exculpatory evidence developed during the investigation in a report to the prosecuting attorney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is a part of verbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A) words 
B) documentation 
C) attitude 
D) evidence 
A) words 
B) documentation 
C) attitude 
D) evidence

Question 6

List and explain or describe the types or kinds of statements that are inadmissible in court.

Accepted Answer

Inadmissible statements include:
• opini

Question 7

What are some of the tactics a defense attorney might use to cross-examine a prosecution witness?

Accepted Answer

The defense attorney will attempt to cas

Question 8

Officers and investigators should review all reports on the case prior to going to trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Inadmissible statements include all EXCEPT which of the following forms of evidence?

Accepted Answer

A) opinions of witnesses 
B) privileged communication 
C) hearsay 
D) direct evidence 
A) opinions of witnesses 
B) privileged communication 
C) hearsay 
D) direct evidence

Question 10

Which of the following is inadmissible for an officer to make in court?

Accepted Answer

A) statements including obscenity or vulgarity 
B) statements about the defendant's behavior at the time of arrest 
C) statements about the defendant's criminal record 
D) statements the defendant made at the time of arrest 
A) statements including obscenity or vulgarity 
B) statements about the defendant's behavior at the time of arrest 
C) statements about the defendant's criminal record 
D) statements the defendant made at the time of arrest

Question 11

Direct examination of witnesses is done by:

Accepted Answer

A) prosecution counsel only. 
B) defense counsel only. 
C) both prosecution and defense counsel. 
D) the judge. 
A) prosecution counsel only. 
B) defense counsel only. 
C) both prosecution and defense counsel. 
D) the judge.

Question 12

What should an officer plan to discuss with the prosecutor at a pretrial conference?

Accepted Answer

Before testifying in court and after mak

Question 13

_______________ examination is the initial questioning of a witness or defendant by the lawyer who is using the
person's testimony to further his or her case.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ examination is the initial questioning of...

Question 14

Once a report is written, the writer should:

Accepted Answer

A) file it. 
B) evaluate it. 
C) get prosecutorial approval. 
D) give it to the prosecution and defense. 
A) file it. 
B) evaluate it. 
C) get prosecutorial approval. 
D) give it to the prosecution and defense.

Question 15

When being cross-examined, how can an officer enhance his or her credibility in the eyes of the jury? Briefly outline some behaviors to avoid as well as some behaviors to display.

Accepted Answer

Posttrial interviews of jurors reveal so

Question 16

Defendants in a case must:

Accepted Answer

A) take the witness stand and testify. 
B) answer questions if they elect to take the witness stand. 
C) be represented by counsel. 
D) remain silent. 
A) take the witness stand and testify. 
B) answer questions if they elect to take the witness stand. 
C) be represented by counsel. 
D) remain silent.

Question 17

Which of the following terms refers to witnesses called by the prosecution to contradict testimony or evidence provided by the defense?

Accepted Answer

A) subpoena 
B) exculpatory 
C) surrebuttal 
D) rebuttal 
A) subpoena 
B) exculpatory 
C) surrebuttal 
D) rebuttal

Question 18

Most criminal cases must go to trial in order to be resolved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss the impact of Daubert v.Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., for expert witness testimony.

Accepted Answer

Daubert v.Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, I

Question 20

The _______________ process requires that the prosecution and the defense disclose to each other certain evidence they intend to use at trial.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________ process requires that the prosecution...

Exam 21: Preparing for and Presenting Cases in Court

Nonverbal factors are typically unimportant when a person testifies in court.

Describe nonverbal factors connected with testimony.

Officers testifying during cross-examination should volunteer information whenever they have the opportunity to contribute.

Investigators should include a summary of all negative or exculpatory evidence developed during the investigation in a report to the prosecuting attorney.

Which of the following is a part of verbal communication?

List and explain or describe the types or kinds of statements that are inadmissible in court.

What are some of the tactics a defense attorney might use to cross-examine a prosecution witness?

Officers and investigators should review all reports on the case prior to going to trial.

Inadmissible statements include all EXCEPT which of the following forms of evidence?

Which of the following is inadmissible for an officer to make in court?

Direct examination of witnesses is done by:

What should an officer plan to discuss with the prosecutor at a pretrial conference?

_______________ examination is the initial questioning of a witness or defendant by the lawyer who is using the person's testimony to further his or her case.

Once a report is written, the writer should:

When being cross-examined, how can an officer enhance his or her credibility in the eyes of the jury? Briefly outline some behaviors to avoid as well as some behaviors to display.

Defendants in a case must:

Which of the following terms refers to witnesses called by the prosecution to contradict testimony or evidence provided by the defense?

Most criminal cases must go to trial in order to be resolved.

Discuss the impact of Daubert v.Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., for expert witness testimony.

The _______________ process requires that the prosecution and the defense disclose to each other certain evidence they intend to use at trial.

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