Exam 13: How Different Types of Evidence Are Introduced

What are some common circumstances where it would be appropriate to use secondary evidence of writings to serve in lieu of the original writings?

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"Execution" means that the document was written by a third party.

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Question 22

Which of the following is one of the two critical requirements for meeting the Daubert standard?

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Question 23

According to the chain of custody, evidence does not have to be in constant possession or custody of one or more persons typically charged with handling evidence.

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Question 24

In a suit for breach of contract the best evidence rule applies.

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Question 25

Eyewitness testimony is the best type of evidence because it is the most reliable.

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Question 26

One reason to exclude statistical evidence is that it seems to conflict with the notion of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Question 27

The introduction of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding that an object is the object that the proponent of the evidence claims it is

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Question 28

A pattern of behavior or mental attitude exhibited by a particular person is a

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Question 29

Which of the following is not a commonly agreed-upon fact which experts often state about the reliability of eyewitness testimony?

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Question 30

For real evidence to be admitted, it must have been in constant possession or custody of one or more persons typically charged with handling evidence.

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Question 31

The best evidence rule is also called

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Question 32

Statistical evidence is usually not admissible because

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Question 33

This category of evidence requires no extrinsic evidence, such as witness testimony, as to their authenticity; they are deemed authentic on their face, or at first glance.

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Authentication is the introduction of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding that a document is the document that the proponent of the evidence claims it is.

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Documents can be authenticated only by an expert witness.

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Question 36

A rule of thumb to tell when either the judge or jury should make decisions is that judges make decisions and juries make ones.

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Question 37

Taking a DNA sample from a person constitutes a search and is therefore protected by the Fourth Amendment.

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Question 38

The only barrier to admitting drawings and diagrams is

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Question 39

Although an individual fits a criminal profile, he or she may be

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What are some common circumstances where it would be appropriate to use secondary evidence of writings to serve in lieu of the original writings?

"Execution" means that the document was written by a third party.

Which of the following is one of the two critical requirements for meeting the Daubert standard?

According to the chain of custody, evidence does not have to be in constant possession or custody of one or more persons typically charged with handling evidence.

In a suit for breach of contract the best evidence rule applies.

Eyewitness testimony is the best type of evidence because it is the most reliable.

One reason to exclude statistical evidence is that it seems to conflict with the notion of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

The introduction of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding that an object is the object that the proponent of the evidence claims it is

A pattern of behavior or mental attitude exhibited by a particular person is a

Which of the following is not a commonly agreed-upon fact which experts often state about the reliability of eyewitness testimony?

For real evidence to be admitted, it must have been in constant possession or custody of one or more persons typically charged with handling evidence.

The best evidence rule is also called

Statistical evidence is usually not admissible because

This category of evidence requires no extrinsic evidence, such as witness testimony, as to their authenticity; they are deemed authentic on their face, or at first glance.

Authentication is the introduction of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding that a document is the document that the proponent of the evidence claims it is.

Documents can be authenticated only by an expert witness.

A rule of thumb to tell when either the judge or jury should make decisions is that judges make decisions and juries make ones.

Taking a DNA sample from a person constitutes a search and is therefore protected by the Fourth Amendment.

The only barrier to admitting drawings and diagrams is

Although an individual fits a criminal profile, he or she may be

The American Criminal Court System

Some Important Underlying Concepts

Forms of Evidence

Obtaining Evidence and the Fourth Amendment

Searches and Arrests With Warrants

Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

Self-Incrimination, Confessions, and Identification Procedures

Witness Competency, Credibility, and Impeachment

Examining Witnesses

Testimonial Privileges

The Hearsay Rule

Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

Wrongful Convictions

Filters

Exam 13: How Different Types of Evidence Are Introduced

What are some common circumstances where it would be appropriate to use secondary evidence of writings to serve in lieu of the original writings?

"Execution" means that the document was written by a third party.

Which of the following is one of the two critical requirements for meeting the Daubert standard?

According to the chain of custody, evidence does not have to be in constant possession or custody of one or more persons typically charged with handling evidence.

In a suit for breach of contract the best evidence rule applies.

Eyewitness testimony is the best type of evidence because it is the most reliable.

One reason to exclude statistical evidence is that it seems to conflict with the notion of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

The introduction of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding that an object is the object that the proponent of the evidence claims it is

A pattern of behavior or mental attitude exhibited by a particular person is a

Which of the following is not a commonly agreed-upon fact which experts often state about the reliability of eyewitness testimony?

For real evidence to be admitted, it must have been in constant possession or custody of one or more persons typically charged with handling evidence.

The best evidence rule is also called

Statistical evidence is usually not admissible because

This category of evidence requires no extrinsic evidence, such as witness testimony, as to their authenticity; they are deemed authentic on their face, or at first glance.

Authentication is the introduction of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding that a document is the document that the proponent of the evidence claims it is.

Documents can be authenticated only by an expert witness.

A rule of thumb to tell when either the judge or jury should make decisions is that judges make ______decisions and juries make ______ones.

Taking a DNA sample from a person constitutes a search and is therefore protected by the Fourth Amendment.

The only barrier to admitting drawings and diagrams is

Although an individual fits a criminal profile, he or she may be

The American Criminal Court System

Some Important Underlying Concepts

Forms of Evidence

Obtaining Evidence and the Fourth Amendment

Searches and Arrests With Warrants

Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

Self-Incrimination, Confessions, and Identification Procedures

Witness Competency, Credibility, and Impeachment

Examining Witnesses

Testimonial Privileges

The Hearsay Rule

Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

Wrongful Convictions

Filters

A rule of thumb to tell when either the judge or jury should make decisions is that judges make decisions and juries make ones.