Question 1

The best evidence rule should be applied when

Accepted Answer

A)  the contents of a copy are in dispute. 
B)  both parties agree to the authenticity of a document. 
C)  the witness can adequately recall the contents of their testimony. 
D)  the contents of a document are identical to the original. 
A)  the contents of a copy are in dispute. 
B)  both parties agree to the authenticity of a document. 
C)  the witness can adequately recall the contents of their testimony. 
D)  the contents of a document are identical to the original.

Question 2

Real evidence is a form of evidence that is discernible by the senses without the use of a witness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Evidence that is conveyed with a firsthand sense impression is

Accepted Answer

A)  physical evidence. 
B)  eyewitness account. 
C)  best evidence. 
D)  demonstrative evidence. 
A)  physical evidence. 
B)  eyewitness account. 
C)  best evidence. 
D)  demonstrative evidence.

Question 4

Authentication is still required even when it may serve little purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Eyewitness testimony is generally not reliable because

Accepted Answer

A)  memory fades quickly. 
B)  most people do not have 20/20 vision. 
C)  people frequently lie. 
D)  many people are racially biased. 
A)  memory fades quickly. 
B)  most people do not have 20/20 vision. 
C)  people frequently lie. 
D)  many people are racially biased.

Question 6

Real evidence is still competent if it is illegally obtained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are syndromes except

Accepted Answer

A)  battered woman. 
B)  rape trauma. 
C)  drug courier. 
D)  abused child. 
A)  battered woman. 
B)  rape trauma. 
C)  drug courier. 
D)  abused child.

Question 8

A telephone conversation with another person can be authenticated if the person on the other end identifies him- or herself as the one called.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When the signer examines the document after the fact and finds it to be a genuine document, what follows is

Accepted Answer

A)  best evidence rule. 
B)  competent evidence. 
C)  duplication. 
D)  attestation. 
A)  best evidence rule. 
B)  competent evidence. 
C)  duplication. 
D)  attestation.

Question 10

Explain how sealed writings are self-authenticated.

Accepted Answer

If a document has the apparent seal of a

Question 11

This states that an oral or written admission will suffice under FRE 1007 (i.e., production of the original is unnecessary when the opponent admits to the contents of the writing, recording, or photograph).

Accepted Answer

A)  admissions doctrine 
B)  self-authenticating documents 
C)  duplicates 
D)  documentary evidence 
A)  admissions doctrine 
B)  self-authenticating documents 
C)  duplicates 
D)  documentary evidence

Question 12

Which of the following is not a circumstance which secondary evidence of writings can serve in lieu of the originals?

Accepted Answer

A)  lost original 
B)  unavailable original or beyond reach of judicial process 
C)  original not in possession of the proponent 
D)  collateral, official, and voluminous writings 
A)  lost original 
B)  unavailable original or beyond reach of judicial process 
C)  original not in possession of the proponent 
D)  collateral, official, and voluminous writings

Question 13

The idea behind battered woman syndrome is that a woman involved in an abusive relationship develops a sense of helplessness that makes it extremely difficult for her to leave the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Any evidence of the contents of a writing other than the original constitutes

Accepted Answer

A)  duplication. 
B)  real evidence. 
C)  material evidence. 
D)  secondary evidence. 
A)  duplication. 
B)  real evidence. 
C)  material evidence. 
D)  secondary evidence.

Question 16

A syndrome is essentially the same as a profile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain how voices over the telephone can be authenticated.

Accepted Answer

A telephone conversation with a person c

Question 18

Cross-racial identifications are frequently accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of how paper documents are authenticated by distinctive characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  when a witness testifies, "That is my signature on the letter" 
B)  when a writing is authenticated by its "[a]ppearance, contents, substance, internal patterns. . . ." 
C)  when an expert witness testifies that, in her opinion, the handwriting exemplar before her was written by the same person who presumably wrote a previously authenticated document 
D)  when a witness testifies, "I believe the signature on that letter is that of my spouse" 
A)  when a witness testifies, "That is my signature on the letter" 
B)  when a writing is authenticated by its "[a]ppearance, contents, substance, internal patterns. . . ." 
C)  when an expert witness testifies that, in her opinion, the handwriting exemplar before her was written by the same person who presumably wrote a previously authenticated document 
D)  when a witness testifies, "I believe the signature on that letter is that of my spouse"

Question 20

List some flaws or risks of using eyewitness testimony.

Accepted Answer

• Memory diminishes quickly. 
• Stress c

The best evidence rule should be applied when

Real evidence is a form of evidence that is discernible by the senses without the use of a witness.

Evidence that is conveyed with a firsthand sense impression is

Authentication is still required even when it may serve little purpose.

Eyewitness testimony is generally not reliable because

Real evidence is still competent if it is illegally obtained.

All of the following are syndromes except

A telephone conversation with another person can be authenticated if the person on the other end identifies him- or herself as the one called.

When the signer examines the document after the fact and finds it to be a genuine document, what follows is

Explain how sealed writings are self-authenticated.

This states that an oral or written admission will suffice under FRE 1007 (i.e., production of the original is unnecessary when the opponent admits to the contents of the writing, recording, or photograph).

Which of the following is not a circumstance which secondary evidence of writings can serve in lieu of the originals?

The idea behind battered woman syndrome is that a woman involved in an abusive relationship develops a sense of helplessness that makes it extremely difficult for her to leave the relationship.

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

Any evidence of the contents of a writing other than the original constitutes

A syndrome is essentially the same as a profile.

Explain how voices over the telephone can be authenticated.

Cross-racial identifications are frequently accurate.

Which of the following is an example of how paper documents are authenticated by distinctive characteristics?

List some flaws or risks of using eyewitness testimony.

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

The best evidence rule should be applied when

Real evidence is a form of evidence that is discernible by the senses without the use of a witness.

Evidence that is conveyed with a firsthand sense impression is

Authentication is still required even when it may serve little purpose.

Eyewitness testimony is generally not reliable because

Real evidence is still competent if it is illegally obtained.

All of the following are syndromes except

A telephone conversation with another person can be authenticated if the person on the other end identifies him- or herself as the one called.

When the signer examines the document after the fact and finds it to be a genuine document, what follows is

Explain how sealed writings are self-authenticated.

This states that an oral or written admission will suffice under FRE 1007 (i.e., production of the original is unnecessary when the opponent admits to the contents of the writing, recording, or photograph).

Which of the following is not a circumstance which secondary evidence of writings can serve in lieu of the originals?

The idea behind battered woman syndrome is that a woman involved in an abusive relationship develops a sense of helplessness that makes it extremely difficult for her to leave the relationship.

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

Any evidence of the contents of a writing other than the original constitutes

A syndrome is essentially the same as a profile.

Explain how voices over the telephone can be authenticated.

Cross-racial identifications are frequently accurate.

Which of the following is an example of how paper documents are authenticated by distinctive characteristics?

List some flaws or risks of using eyewitness testimony.

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