Exam 3: Proof Via Evidence

When a witness on the stand is questioned by the attorneys or judge, the opposing attorney may challenge or object to the questions asked. Under what conditions may an attorney make the objection concerning the form of the question? As to substance?

In a criminal case, the jury:

What limitations does a judge have when making comments on the evidence?

The Brady doctrine requires the prosecution to share information with the defense counsel upon certain requests. When the Brady material was not properly offered but this had no effect on the outcome of the criminal case, should the failure to share the Brady evidence result in a new trial?

If the introduction of evidence is challenged by the opposing party, what is the procedure for offering the objection and for preparing the record to allow for an appeal of a judge's adverse ruling?

As a practical matter, is there a difference between the weight given by a jury to direct evidence and that to circumstantial evidence? Should there be any difference?

In the case of Maddox v. Montgomery, the defendant had been convicted of rape. He appealed and alleged that the prosecution had withheld material evidence from the defense. He filed a habeas corpus petition with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The court interpreted the Brady doctrine as it applied to his case. The Brady doctrine deals with the prosecution withholding evidence favorable to the defense. In that case, the court enumerated situations in which the Brady doctrine applies. The court decided that:

The judge in a criminal case:

The primary purpose of a witnesses who appear in criminal cases is:

Direct evidence can be very crucial in criminal cases because:

During the prosecution's case in chief, the prosecutor:

The prosecution has the ultimate burden of proof. Why was the conviction reversed in State v. Jordan?

The jury, and in some instances the judge, must make decisions regarding guilt or innocence in a criminal case. What sources of information do the fact finders use to make these decisions?

What are some of the duties to a defendant that a defense attorney has, once an adverse result has been reached in the trial?

The Supreme Court of the United States has held that a criminal defendant is entitled to adequate legal counsel for his or her defense. In meeting this standard, the:

If a witness on the stand is asked a question, the opposing party may challenge the question before an answer is elicited. In such a situation:

What are the responsibilities of the defense counsel in a criminal case?

In 1985, the Supreme Court of the United States discussed the responsibilities of the prosecution and defense counsel in the case of United States v. Young. The court decided that:

During the prosecution's case-in-chief:

In a criminal case, the defense attorney: