Question 1

All of the following are true about prior false claims evidence, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The filing of a false claim for the same crime in the past is irrelevant. 
B)  The filing of a false complaint raises an inference that the present complaint is also false. 
C)  The evidence of the false claim is typically brought out on cross-examination of the complainant by the defense attorney. 
D)  Prior false claims of sexual assault may be relevant to a complainant's credibility if the prior claims were proven false. 
A)  The filing of a false claim for the same crime in the past is irrelevant. 
B)  The filing of a false complaint raises an inference that the present complaint is also false. 
C)  The evidence of the false claim is typically brought out on cross-examination of the complainant by the defense attorney. 
D)  Prior false claims of sexual assault may be relevant to a complainant's credibility if the prior claims were proven false. A

Question 2

Once the defendant opens the door by introducing evidence of a pertinent character trait, the prosecutor may rebut this evidence with evidence of the same trait.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In a homicide case, if evidence is offered suggesting that the victim was the first aggressor, and the defendant was acting in self-defense:

Accepted Answer

A)  The prosecutor can offer evidence of the victim's peacefulness to rebut the evidence 
B)  The prosecutor must wait for the defendant to put the character of the victim at issue 
C)  There is a special rule of evidence that expands the prosecutor's ability to offer evidence of the victim's character 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  The prosecutor can offer evidence of the victim's peacefulness to rebut the evidence 
B)  The prosecutor must wait for the defendant to put the character of the victim at issue 
C)  There is a special rule of evidence that expands the prosecutor's ability to offer evidence of the victim's character 
D)  Both a and c D

Question 4

Gary is on trial for raping Mary. Gary's attorney intends to offer into evidence his past sexual activity with the victim as evidence of Mary's consent. Under the federal rape shield law, Gary's attorney's efforts to get this information into evidence will be successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Important considerations that factor into the weight of circumstantial evidence of flight include:

Accepted Answer

A)  The length of time between the commission of the crime and the flight 
B)  The distance of the flight 
C)  The circumstances surrounding the flight 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  The length of time between the commission of the crime and the flight 
B)  The distance of the flight 
C)  The circumstances surrounding the flight 
D)  Both a and c

Question 6

Which of the following identifies a hurdle that the prosecutor had to overcome in a rape case under common law?

Accepted Answer

A)  The victim's alleged rape required some form of corroboration, such as physical trauma or witness. 
B)  The victim's past sexual conduct was admissible as to show that the victim consented to the sexual act in question. 
C)  Failing to promptly file a complaint with the authorities was evidence that the victim's complaint was not genuine. 
D)  All of the above represent hurdles the prosecutor had to overcome. 
A)  The victim's alleged rape required some form of corroboration, such as physical trauma or witness. 
B)  The victim's past sexual conduct was admissible as to show that the victim consented to the sexual act in question. 
C)  Failing to promptly file a complaint with the authorities was evidence that the victim's complaint was not genuine. 
D)  All of the above represent hurdles the prosecutor had to overcome.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  An offer to plead guilty during plea negotiations is admissible in the defendant's subsequent trial. 
B)  An offer to plead guilty during plea negotiations is inadmissible in the defendant's subsequent trial because it lacks probative value. 
C)  An offer to plead guilty during plea negotiations is inadmissible in the defendant's subsequent trial because it would be highly prejudicial. 
D)  None of the above statements are correct. 
A)  An offer to plead guilty during plea negotiations is admissible in the defendant's subsequent trial. 
B)  An offer to plead guilty during plea negotiations is inadmissible in the defendant's subsequent trial because it lacks probative value. 
C)  An offer to plead guilty during plea negotiations is inadmissible in the defendant's subsequent trial because it would be highly prejudicial. 
D)  None of the above statements are correct.

Question 8

Evidence that the defendant possesses the specialized ability to commit the crime is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadmissible at his trial 
B)  Admissible as direct evidence 
C)  Admissible to demonstrate that that defendant has the skills necessary to commit the crime 
D)  Inadmissible because the probative value is outweighed by the prejudicial impact it would have 
A)  Inadmissible at his trial 
B)  Admissible as direct evidence 
C)  Admissible to demonstrate that that defendant has the skills necessary to commit the crime 
D)  Inadmissible because the probative value is outweighed by the prejudicial impact it would have

Question 9

Examples of crimes that require specialized knowledge include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Art forgery 
B)  Bank robbery 
C)  Constructing sophisticated explosive devices 
D)  Cybercrime 
A)  Art forgery 
B)  Bank robbery 
C)  Constructing sophisticated explosive devices 
D)  Cybercrime

Question 10

Circumstantial evidence of ability to commit a crime includes evidence of all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The means to commit the crime 
B)  The specialized skill needed to commit the crime 
C)  The motive to commit the crime 
D)  The physical capacity to commit the crime 
A)  The means to commit the crime 
B)  The specialized skill needed to commit the crime 
C)  The motive to commit the crime 
D)  The physical capacity to commit the crime

Question 11

The prosecution is attempting to introduce Marty's threat to commit the crime as circumstantial evidence that Marty did commit the crime. According to State v. Dukette, the weight given to this evidence depends on all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The nature and the context of the threat 
B)  The length of time between the threat and the criminal act 
C)  Whether the threat was written or verbal 
D)  Whether witnesses can testify to the threat 
A)  The nature and the context of the threat 
B)  The length of time between the threat and the criminal act 
C)  Whether the threat was written or verbal 
D)  Whether witnesses can testify to the threat

Question 12

Witnesses testified that on 2 previous occasions, they heard Bob threaten to harm the neighbors' dog. This evidence can be introduced at Gary's trial for killing the dog as circumstantial evidence that Bob killed the dog.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Under the rape shield laws:

Accepted Answer

A)  There is little or no restrictions placed on the cross-examination of the victim 
B)  Evidence of the victim's reputation for sexual "virtuosity" is admissible 
C)  Evidence of the victim's past sexual activity with the defendant is admissible as evidence of consent 
D)  Only a and b are correct. 
A)  There is little or no restrictions placed on the cross-examination of the victim 
B)  Evidence of the victim's reputation for sexual "virtuosity" is admissible 
C)  Evidence of the victim's past sexual activity with the defendant is admissible as evidence of consent 
D)  Only a and b are correct.

Question 14

Compare and contrast habit evidence and character evidence.

Accepted Answer

Student responses should include that ch

Question 15

Bob is on trial for raping Mary. Bob's attorney wants to question Mary about her past sexual history. Can he do so? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Student responses should include discuss

Question 16

Evidence of prior criminal acts is generally:

Accepted Answer

A)  Admissible 
B)  Not admissible 
C)  Not addressed by the Federal Rules of Evidence 
D)  Not prejudicial 
A)  Admissible 
B)  Not admissible 
C)  Not addressed by the Federal Rules of Evidence 
D)  Not prejudicial

Question 17

Statements made during plea negotiations over a guilty plea are admissible in trial since their probative value outweighs their prejudicial impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Other acts evidence is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Relevant to prove intent 
B)  Relevant when the defendant denies criminal intent 
C)  Irrelevant to prove intent 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  Relevant to prove intent 
B)  Relevant when the defendant denies criminal intent 
C)  Irrelevant to prove intent 
D)  Both a and b

Question 19

Identify two types of circumstantial evidence that can be admitted into evidence to show the defendant had the ability to commit the crime.

Accepted Answer

Student responses may include

Question 20

The rape shield laws may at times conflict with the defendant's constitutional right to confront his or her accusers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All of the following are true about prior false claims evidence, except:

Once the defendant opens the door by introducing evidence of a pertinent character trait, the prosecutor may rebut this evidence with evidence of the same trait.

In a homicide case, if evidence is offered suggesting that the victim was the first aggressor, and the defendant was acting in self-defense:

Gary is on trial for raping Mary. Gary's attorney intends to offer into evidence his past sexual activity with the victim as evidence of Mary's consent. Under the federal rape shield law, Gary's attorney's efforts to get this information into evidence will be successful.

Important considerations that factor into the weight of circumstantial evidence of flight include:

Which of the following identifies a hurdle that the prosecutor had to overcome in a rape case under common law?

Which of the following statements is correct?

Evidence that the defendant possesses the specialized ability to commit the crime is:

Examples of crimes that require specialized knowledge include all of the following, except:

Circumstantial evidence of ability to commit a crime includes evidence of all of the following, except:

The prosecution is attempting to introduce Marty's threat to commit the crime as circumstantial evidence that Marty did commit the crime. According to State v. Dukette, the weight given to this evidence depends on all of the following, except:

Witnesses testified that on 2 previous occasions, they heard Bob threaten to harm the neighbors' dog. This evidence can be introduced at Gary's trial for killing the dog as circumstantial evidence that Bob killed the dog.

Under the rape shield laws:

Compare and contrast habit evidence and character evidence.

Bob is on trial for raping Mary. Bob's attorney wants to question Mary about her past sexual history. Can he do so? Explain.

Evidence of prior criminal acts is generally:

Statements made during plea negotiations over a guilty plea are admissible in trial since their probative value outweighs their prejudicial impact.

Other acts evidence is:

Identify two types of circumstantial evidence that can be admitted into evidence to show the defendant had the ability to commit the crime.

The rape shield laws may at times conflict with the defendant's constitutional right to confront his or her accusers.

Introduction

The Criminal Justice Process

Types of Evidence

Witnesses

Witnesses: The Opinion Rule and Expert Testimony

Crime Scene Evidence and Experiments

Documentary Evidence, Models, Maps, and Diagrams

Hearsay

Privileges

The Exclusionary Rule

Searches and Seizure and Privacy

Stop and Frisk

Probable Cause and Arrests

Searches and Seizures of Property

Interrogations and Confessions

Eyewitness Identification

Filters

Exam 4: Direct and Circumstancial Evidence

All of the following are true about prior false claims evidence, except:

Once the defendant opens the door by introducing evidence of a pertinent character trait, the prosecutor may rebut this evidence with evidence of the same trait.

In a homicide case, if evidence is offered suggesting that the victim was the first aggressor, and the defendant was acting in self-defense:

Gary is on trial for raping Mary. Gary's attorney intends to offer into evidence his past sexual activity with the victim as evidence of Mary's consent. Under the federal rape shield law, Gary's attorney's efforts to get this information into evidence will be successful.

Important considerations that factor into the weight of circumstantial evidence of flight include:

Which of the following identifies a hurdle that the prosecutor had to overcome in a rape case under common law?

Which of the following statements is correct?

Evidence that the defendant possesses the specialized ability to commit the crime is:

Examples of crimes that require specialized knowledge include all of the following, except:

Circumstantial evidence of ability to commit a crime includes evidence of all of the following, except:

The prosecution is attempting to introduce Marty's threat to commit the crime as circumstantial evidence that Marty did commit the crime. According to State v. Dukette, the weight given to this evidence depends on all of the following, except:

Witnesses testified that on 2 previous occasions, they heard Bob threaten to harm the neighbors' dog. This evidence can be introduced at Gary's trial for killing the dog as circumstantial evidence that Bob killed the dog.

Under the rape shield laws:

Compare and contrast habit evidence and character evidence.

Bob is on trial for raping Mary. Bob's attorney wants to question Mary about her past sexual history. Can he do so? Explain.

Evidence of prior criminal acts is generally:

Statements made during plea negotiations over a guilty plea are admissible in trial since their probative value outweighs their prejudicial impact.

Other acts evidence is:

Identify two types of circumstantial evidence that can be admitted into evidence to show the defendant had the ability to commit the crime.

The rape shield laws may at times conflict with the defendant's constitutional right to confront his or her accusers.

Introduction

The Criminal Justice Process

Types of Evidence

Witnesses

Witnesses: The Opinion Rule and Expert Testimony

Crime Scene Evidence and Experiments

Documentary Evidence, Models, Maps, and Diagrams

Hearsay

Privileges

The Exclusionary Rule

Searches and Seizure and Privacy

Stop and Frisk

Probable Cause and Arrests

Searches and Seizures of Property

Interrogations and Confessions

Eyewitness Identification

Filters