Question 1

The prosecution can overcome the presumption of innocence only by proving guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

______________ evidence is evidence that proves a fact in issue indirectly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ evidence is evidence that proves a...

Question 3

The prosecution has to prove the defendant's guilt

Accepted Answer

A) by a preponderance of the evidence. 
B) by clear and convincing evidence. 
C) beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D) beyond probable cause. 
A) by a preponderance of the evidence. 
B) by clear and convincing evidence. 
C) beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D) beyond probable cause.

Question 4

Circumstantial evidence is evidence that proves a fact in issue

Accepted Answer

A) indirectly or by inference. 
B) directly by eyewitness testimony. 
C) only by the use of presumptions. 
D) by contradicting other evidence. 
A) indirectly or by inference. 
B) directly by eyewitness testimony. 
C) only by the use of presumptions. 
D) by contradicting other evidence.

Question 5

The corpus delicti may be validly proven solely by circumstantial evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Congress has passed laws making it a crime to receive or possess ____________________ from the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Congress has passed laws making it a...

Question 7

The term res ipsa loquitur means "the thing speaks for itself."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss corpus delicti in relation to circumstantial evidence.

Accepted Answer

In all criminal cases, the state or gove

Question 9

Means, opportunity, and _____________ are frequently used as circumstantial evidence of guilt.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Means, opportunity, and _____________ are frequently used...

Question 10

In Holland v.U.S.(1954), the U.S.Supreme Court upheld an income tax evasion conviction on the basis of circumstantial evidence in the form of

Accepted Answer

A) eyewitness testimony. 
B) impression of neighbors about the defendant's income. 
C) the net worth method. 
D) written confessions. 
A) eyewitness testimony. 
B) impression of neighbors about the defendant's income. 
C) the net worth method. 
D) written confessions.

Question 11

_________ is ordinarily defined as the means of establishing and proving the truth or untruth of any fact that is alleged.

Accepted Answer

A) evidence. 
B) proof 
C) presumption 
D) Diligence 
A) evidence. 
B) proof 
C) presumption 
D) Diligence

Question 12

Circumstantial evidence frequently takes the form of showing that the defendant had means, opportunity, and

Accepted Answer

A) the required tools. 
B) sufficient criminal knowledge. 
C) a prior criminal record. 
D) motive. 
A) the required tools. 
B) sufficient criminal knowledge. 
C) a prior criminal record. 
D) motive.

Question 13

Describe three inferences that are permitted under the law of evidence.What fact is each of these inferences attempting to establish?

Accepted Answer

In the proof of intent, recklessness, ma

Question 14

Circumstantial evidence requires that the fact finder draw ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Circumstantial evidence requires that the fact finder...

Question 15

Evidence consists of the materials presented to the trier of fact

Accepted Answer

A) pursuant to presumptions. 
B) to convince them of the existence of a fact. 
C) to explain the judge's instructions. 
D) to attempt to contradict inferences. 
A) pursuant to presumptions. 
B) to convince them of the existence of a fact. 
C) to explain the judge's instructions. 
D) to attempt to contradict inferences.

Question 16

The burden of __________requires the party with the burden to produce sufficient evidence to persuade the fact finder that a fact exists.

Accepted Answer

A) evidence. 
B) deductions. 
C) persuasion 
D) production 
A) evidence. 
B) deductions. 
C) persuasion 
D) production

Question 17

A defendant does not testify at his or her criminal trial.The judge or jury

Accepted Answer

A) may use this as evidence of guilt. 
B) may draw an inference of guilt from this. 
C) is no longer required to give the defendant the presumption of innocence. 
D) may not use this as evidence of guilt or draw an inference of guilt. 
A) may use this as evidence of guilt. 
B) may draw an inference of guilt from this. 
C) is no longer required to give the defendant the presumption of innocence. 
D) may not use this as evidence of guilt or draw an inference of guilt.

Question 18

Describe three inferences that judges and juries are not allowed to draw in criminal trials.What are the reasons these are not permitted?

Accepted Answer

Certain inferences are impermissible, an

Question 19

Every essential element of the crime charged must be proved by the government beyond reasonable __________in order to convict and punish a defendant for the crime charged.

Accepted Answer

A) doubt 
B) conclusion 
C) presumption 
D) assumption 
A) doubt 
B) conclusion 
C) presumption 
D) assumption

Question 20

Discuss the sufficiency-of-evidence requirement in relation to a guilty verdict.

Accepted Answer

One of the most common grounds for appea

The prosecution can overcome the presumption of innocence only by proving guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

______________ evidence is evidence that proves a fact in issue indirectly.

The prosecution has to prove the defendant's guilt

Circumstantial evidence is evidence that proves a fact in issue

The corpus delicti may be validly proven solely by circumstantial evidence.

Congress has passed laws making it a crime to receive or possess ____________________ from the Internet.

The term res ipsa loquitur means "the thing speaks for itself."

Discuss corpus delicti in relation to circumstantial evidence.

Means, opportunity, and _____________ are frequently used as circumstantial evidence of guilt.

In Holland v.U.S.(1954), the U.S.Supreme Court upheld an income tax evasion conviction on the basis of circumstantial evidence in the form of

_________ is ordinarily defined as the means of establishing and proving the truth or untruth of any fact that is alleged.

Circumstantial evidence frequently takes the form of showing that the defendant had means, opportunity, and

Describe three inferences that are permitted under the law of evidence.What fact is each of these inferences attempting to establish?

Circumstantial evidence requires that the fact finder draw ______________.

Evidence consists of the materials presented to the trier of fact

The burden of __________requires the party with the burden to produce sufficient evidence to persuade the fact finder that a fact exists.

A defendant does not testify at his or her criminal trial.The judge or jury

Describe three inferences that judges and juries are not allowed to draw in criminal trials.What are the reasons these are not permitted?

Every essential element of the crime charged must be proved by the government beyond reasonable __________in order to convict and punish a defendant for the crime charged.

Discuss the sufficiency-of-evidence requirement in relation to a guilty verdict.

History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Important Aspects of the American Criminal Justice System

Using Evidence to Determine Guilt or Innocence

Witnesses and the Testimony of Witnesses

Judicial Notice, Privileges of Witnesses, and Shield Laws

The Use of Hearsay in the Courtroom

The Confrontation Clause and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

The Exclusionary Rule

Where the Exclusionary Rule Does Not Apply

Special Needs and Administrative Searches

Obtaining Statements and Confessions for Use As Evidence

The Law Governing Identification Evidence

Obtaining Physical and Other Evidence

Obtaining Evidence From Computers or by Use of Search Warrants, Wiretapping, or Dogs Trained to Indicate an Alert

The Crime Scene, The Chain of Custody Requirement, and the Use of Fingerprints and Trace Evidence

Videotapes, Photographs, Documents, and Writings As Evidence

Scientific Evidence

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Exam 4: Direct and Circumstantial Evidence and the Use of Inferences

The prosecution can overcome the presumption of innocence only by proving guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

______________ evidence is evidence that proves a fact in issue indirectly.

The prosecution has to prove the defendant's guilt

Circumstantial evidence is evidence that proves a fact in issue

The corpus delicti may be validly proven solely by circumstantial evidence.

Congress has passed laws making it a crime to receive or possess ____________________ from the Internet.

The term res ipsa loquitur means "the thing speaks for itself."

Discuss corpus delicti in relation to circumstantial evidence.

Means, opportunity, and _____________ are frequently used as circumstantial evidence of guilt.

In Holland v.U.S.(1954), the U.S.Supreme Court upheld an income tax evasion conviction on the basis of circumstantial evidence in the form of

_________ is ordinarily defined as the means of establishing and proving the truth or untruth of any fact that is alleged.

Circumstantial evidence frequently takes the form of showing that the defendant had means, opportunity, and

Describe three inferences that are permitted under the law of evidence.What fact is each of these inferences attempting to establish?

Circumstantial evidence requires that the fact finder draw ______________.

Evidence consists of the materials presented to the trier of fact

The burden of __________requires the party with the burden to produce sufficient evidence to persuade the fact finder that a fact exists.

A defendant does not testify at his or her criminal trial.The judge or jury

Describe three inferences that judges and juries are not allowed to draw in criminal trials.What are the reasons these are not permitted?

Every essential element of the crime charged must be proved by the government beyond reasonable __________in order to convict and punish a defendant for the crime charged.

Discuss the sufficiency-of-evidence requirement in relation to a guilty verdict.

History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Important Aspects of the American Criminal Justice System

Using Evidence to Determine Guilt or Innocence

Witnesses and the Testimony of Witnesses

Judicial Notice, Privileges of Witnesses, and Shield Laws

The Use of Hearsay in the Courtroom

The Confrontation Clause and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

The Exclusionary Rule

Where the Exclusionary Rule Does Not Apply

Special Needs and Administrative Searches

Obtaining Statements and Confessions for Use As Evidence

The Law Governing Identification Evidence

Obtaining Physical and Other Evidence

Obtaining Evidence From Computers or by Use of Search Warrants, Wiretapping, or Dogs Trained to Indicate an Alert

The Crime Scene, The Chain of Custody Requirement, and the Use of Fingerprints and Trace Evidence

Videotapes, Photographs, Documents, and Writings As Evidence

Scientific Evidence

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