Question 1

As a general rule from the cases, the burden of introducing proof rests with the:

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A)  defendant to prove that he or she did not commit the crime by introducing proof that successfully disputes the government's proof. 
B)  defendant in cases where the defendant has alleged an affirmative defense. 
C)  prosecution to prove all of the elements of the crime or crimes by the level of proof of preponderance of the evidence. 
D)  Both b and c responses indicate correct statements. 
A)  defendant to prove that he or she did not commit the crime by introducing proof that successfully disputes the government's proof. 
B)  defendant in cases where the defendant has alleged an affirmative defense. 
C)  prosecution to prove all of the elements of the crime or crimes by the level of proof of preponderance of the evidence. 
D)  Both b and c responses indicate correct statements.

Question 2

What is meant by the statement "The burden of proof of guilt in a criminal case is on the prosecution throughout the trial"?

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The statement "The burden of proof of gu

Question 3

Why did the Supreme Court of the United States hold that proof beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal case is a constitutional requirement?

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The Supreme Court of the United States h

As a general rule from the cases, the burden of introducing proof rests with the:

What is meant by the statement "The burden of proof of guilt in a criminal case is on the prosecution throughout the trial"?

Why did the Supreme Court of the United States hold that proof beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal case is a constitutional requirement?

The Study of Evidence: History, Development, and Approach

Proof Via Evidence

Substitutes for Admission of Evidence

Relevancy and Materiality

Competency of Evidence and Witnesses

Examination of Witnesses

Privileges

Opinions and Expert Testimony

Hearsay Rule and Exceptions

Documentary Evidence

Real Evidence

Results of Examinations and Tests

Evidence Unconstitutionally Obtained

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Exam 2: Burden of Proof

As a general rule from the cases, the burden of introducing proof rests with the:

What is meant by the statement "The burden of proof of guilt in a criminal case is on the prosecution throughout the trial"?

Why did the Supreme Court of the United States hold that proof beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal case is a constitutional requirement?

The Study of Evidence: History, Development, and Approach

Proof Via Evidence

Substitutes for Admission of Evidence

Relevancy and Materiality

Competency of Evidence and Witnesses

Examination of Witnesses

Privileges

Opinions and Expert Testimony

Hearsay Rule and Exceptions

Documentary Evidence

Real Evidence

Results of Examinations and Tests

Evidence Unconstitutionally Obtained

Filters