Question 1

The Confrontation Clause is found within the ________ Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) co-conspirators. 
B) statements to physicians. 
C) Sixth 
D) child victims of abuse. 
A) co-conspirators. 
B) statements to physicians. 
C) Sixth 
D) child victims of abuse.

Question 2

In most states and under the Federal Rules of Evidence, for most exceptions to the hearsay rule,

Accepted Answer

A) unavailability of the declarant is not required. 
B) unavailability of the declarant is required. 
C) availability of the declarant is required. 
D) the unavailability of the declarant does not need be explained by counsel. 
A) unavailability of the declarant is not required. 
B) unavailability of the declarant is required. 
C) availability of the declarant is required. 
D) the unavailability of the declarant does not need be explained by counsel.

Question 3

Describe the "Forfeiture by Wrongdoing" doctrine.

Accepted Answer

In addition to the hearsay exceptions, m

Question 4

There is a hearsay exception for regularly kept businesses ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is a hearsay exception for regularly...

Question 5

The hearsay exception specifically for statements by child abuse victims existed at common law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain and discuss how exceptions to the hearsay rule endanger the Sixth Amendment right to confrontation.Be sure to provide examples.

Accepted Answer

The Sixth Amendment applies only in crim

Question 7

Discuss the issue of forensic analysts' reports and expert opinions in relation to testimony being admissible by analysts who did not actually conduct the laboratory analysis themselves.What do you see as possible issues with this being permitted?

Accepted Answer

There are many situations beyond the "co

Question 8

If the declarant makes a statement that could subject them to criminal charges, the statement would probably be admissible under the exception for statements

Accepted Answer

A) of exculpation. 
B) against penal interest. 
C) contrary to reputational security. 
D) contrary to Miranda rights. 
A) of exculpation. 
B) against penal interest. 
C) contrary to reputational security. 
D) contrary to Miranda rights.

Question 9

A person admitting the commission of a crime is making a statement against _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person admitting the commission of a...

Question 10

After Crawford v.Washington, the hearsay exceptions and exceptions to the Confrontation Clause are identical with regard to testimonial evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

To qualify as an exception to the hearsay rule, the statement must have some indicia of reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There is a hearsay exception for ____________ utterances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is a hearsay exception for ____________...

Question 13

Regularly kept business records, public records, records of religious organizations, and family records are admissible under certain federal rules, known as the

Accepted Answer

A) regularly kept records exception. 
B) notarized document exception. 
C) public data exception. 
D) confidential data exception. 
A) regularly kept records exception. 
B) notarized document exception. 
C) public data exception. 
D) confidential data exception.

Question 14

One relatively recent set of exceptions to the hearsay rule have been created for

Accepted Answer

A) co-conspirators. 
B) statements to physicians. 
C) regularly kept records. 
D) child victims of abuse. 
A) co-conspirators. 
B) statements to physicians. 
C) regularly kept records. 
D) child victims of abuse.

Question 15

The statement by a shooting victim just before they died would probably be admissible under the hearsay exception for

Accepted Answer

A) victim statements. 
B) murder witnesses. 
C) statements for descriptions of present mental condition. 
D) dying declarations. 
A) victim statements. 
B) murder witnesses. 
C) statements for descriptions of present mental condition. 
D) dying declarations.

Question 16

In addition to having indicia of reliability, the dying declarations exception to the hearsay rule has also been justified on the basis of public necessity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Modern _________exceptions occur frequently in sexual abuse cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Modern _________exceptions occur frequently in sexual abuse...

Question 18

Dying declarations may be excited utterances and thus potentially admissible under two exceptions to the hearsay rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Most states, but not the Federal Rules of Evidence, recognize a hearsay exception for excited utterances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a firmly rooted hearsay exception in the law of evidence?

Accepted Answer

A) excited utterance 
B) statement of an accomplice 
C) personal diaries 
D) statements made while mentally incompetent 
A) excited utterance 
B) statement of an accomplice 
C) personal diaries 
D) statements made while mentally incompetent

The Confrontation Clause is found within the ________ Amendment.

In most states and under the Federal Rules of Evidence, for most exceptions to the hearsay rule,

Describe the "Forfeiture by Wrongdoing" doctrine.

There is a hearsay exception for regularly kept businesses ____________.

The hearsay exception specifically for statements by child abuse victims existed at common law.

Explain and discuss how exceptions to the hearsay rule endanger the Sixth Amendment right to confrontation.Be sure to provide examples.

Discuss the issue of forensic analysts' reports and expert opinions in relation to testimony being admissible by analysts who did not actually conduct the laboratory analysis themselves.What do you see as possible issues with this being permitted?

If the declarant makes a statement that could subject them to criminal charges, the statement would probably be admissible under the exception for statements

A person admitting the commission of a crime is making a statement against _________________.

After Crawford v.Washington, the hearsay exceptions and exceptions to the Confrontation Clause are identical with regard to testimonial evidence.

To qualify as an exception to the hearsay rule, the statement must have some indicia of reliability.

There is a hearsay exception for ____________ utterances.

Regularly kept business records, public records, records of religious organizations, and family records are admissible under certain federal rules, known as the

One relatively recent set of exceptions to the hearsay rule have been created for

The statement by a shooting victim just before they died would probably be admissible under the hearsay exception for

In addition to having indicia of reliability, the dying declarations exception to the hearsay rule has also been justified on the basis of public necessity.

Modern _________exceptions occur frequently in sexual abuse cases.

Dying declarations may be excited utterances and thus potentially admissible under two exceptions to the hearsay rule.

Most states, but not the Federal Rules of Evidence, recognize a hearsay exception for excited utterances.

Which of the following is a firmly rooted hearsay exception in the law of evidence?

History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Important Aspects of the American Criminal Justice System

Using Evidence to Determine Guilt or Innocence

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence and the Use of Inferences

Witnesses and the Testimony of Witnesses

Judicial Notice, Privileges of Witnesses, and Shield Laws

The Use of Hearsay in the Courtroom

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 8: The Confrontation Clause and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

The Confrontation Clause is found within the ________ Amendment.

In most states and under the Federal Rules of Evidence, for most exceptions to the hearsay rule,

Describe the "Forfeiture by Wrongdoing" doctrine.

There is a hearsay exception for regularly kept businesses ____________.

The hearsay exception specifically for statements by child abuse victims existed at common law.

Explain and discuss how exceptions to the hearsay rule endanger the Sixth Amendment right to confrontation.Be sure to provide examples.

Discuss the issue of forensic analysts' reports and expert opinions in relation to testimony being admissible by analysts who did not actually conduct the laboratory analysis themselves.What do you see as possible issues with this being permitted?

If the declarant makes a statement that could subject them to criminal charges, the statement would probably be admissible under the exception for statements

A person admitting the commission of a crime is making a statement against _________________.

After Crawford v.Washington, the hearsay exceptions and exceptions to the Confrontation Clause are identical with regard to testimonial evidence.

To qualify as an exception to the hearsay rule, the statement must have some indicia of reliability.

There is a hearsay exception for ____________ utterances.

Regularly kept business records, public records, records of religious organizations, and family records are admissible under certain federal rules, known as the

One relatively recent set of exceptions to the hearsay rule have been created for

The statement by a shooting victim just before they died would probably be admissible under the hearsay exception for

In addition to having indicia of reliability, the dying declarations exception to the hearsay rule has also been justified on the basis of public necessity.

Modern _________exceptions occur frequently in sexual abuse cases.

Dying declarations may be excited utterances and thus potentially admissible under two exceptions to the hearsay rule.

Most states, but not the Federal Rules of Evidence, recognize a hearsay exception for excited utterances.

Which of the following is a firmly rooted hearsay exception in the law of evidence?

History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Important Aspects of the American Criminal Justice System

Using Evidence to Determine Guilt or Innocence

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence and the Use of Inferences

Witnesses and the Testimony of Witnesses

Judicial Notice, Privileges of Witnesses, and Shield Laws

The Use of Hearsay in the Courtroom

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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