Question 1

Which item would be considered real evidence

Accepted Answer

A) Mike's testimony that he saw the theft occur. 
B) The ring that Ricky tried to pawn. 
C) Patty's testimony that Ricky gave her an engagement ring. 
D) Nate's testimony that the ring was not in the display case after Ricky left the store. 
A) Mike's testimony that he saw the theft occur. 
B) The ring that Ricky tried to pawn. 
C) Patty's testimony that Ricky gave her an engagement ring. 
D) Nate's testimony that the ring was not in the display case after Ricky left the store.

Question 2

Judicial notice is not required if the parties enter into a stipulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Circumstantial evidence relies on inferences to establish facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

"Limited admissibility" means that evidence:

Accepted Answer

A) is of limited value because the witness has a prior conviction. 
B) can be used to prove misdemeanors but not felonies. 
C) can be used to prove one fact but not another. 
D) none of these are correct 
A) is of limited value because the witness has a prior conviction. 
B) can be used to prove misdemeanors but not felonies. 
C) can be used to prove one fact but not another. 
D) none of these are correct

Question 5

Define relevant evidence. When is relevant evidence admissible in court When is relevant evidence NOT admissible in court

Accepted Answer

Relevant evidence is defined as any evid

Question 6

Should Judge John inform the jury about the stipulation

Accepted Answer

A) Yes, the prosecution has the right to enter stipulations in criminal trials. 
B) Judge John should accept the stipulation only if he believes it is true. 
C) Judge John should reject Paul's request for a stipulation because Dick did not agree to it. 
D) Judge John should reject Paul's request for a stipulation because stipulations are unconstitutional in criminal cases. 
A) Yes, the prosecution has the right to enter stipulations in criminal trials. 
B) Judge John should accept the stipulation only if he believes it is true. 
C) Judge John should reject Paul's request for a stipulation because Dick did not agree to it. 
D) Judge John should reject Paul's request for a stipulation because stipulations are unconstitutional in criminal cases.

Question 7

An example of corroborative evidence would be:

Accepted Answer

A) testimony of two witnesses whose description of the scene to almost identical. 
B) a fact that is established by the use of a rebuttable presumption. 
C) a fact that is established when the judge took judicial notice. 
D) real (physical) evidence that supports the testimony of a witness. 
A) testimony of two witnesses whose description of the scene to almost identical. 
B) a fact that is established by the use of a rebuttable presumption. 
C) a fact that is established when the judge took judicial notice. 
D) real (physical) evidence that supports the testimony of a witness.

Question 8

Relevant evidence includes any evidence that tends to prove (or disprove) a disputed fact in the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The defendant had a minor felony conviction, but did not commit any crimes for 20 years after that.She is now on trial for an unrelated type of crime.The felony conviction is not admissible because:

Accepted Answer

A) the evidence is material but not relevant. 
B) the evidence is cumulative evidence. 
C) the evidence is corroborative evidence. 
D) the prejudicial impact on the jury outweighs its probative value. 
A) the evidence is material but not relevant. 
B) the evidence is cumulative evidence. 
C) the evidence is corroborative evidence. 
D) the prejudicial impact on the jury outweighs its probative value.

Question 10

If the attorneys stipulate to a fact, no evidence will be introduced at trial about that fact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Something is "at issue" in a trial if it relates to:

Accepted Answer

A) any disputed element of a crime that is charged. 
B) any act of the defendant after the allege crime occurred. 
C) any other crime committed by the defendant. 
D) any prior conviction of the defendant . 
A) any disputed element of a crime that is charged. 
B) any act of the defendant after the allege crime occurred. 
C) any other crime committed by the defendant. 
D) any prior conviction of the defendant .

Question 12

List three (3) types of substitutes for evidence and explain their use in court.Why are substitutes for evidence used in the courtroom

Accepted Answer

Three types of substitutes for evidence

Question 13

If the defense introduces evidence on the basic fact in order to establish a rebuttable presumption, the prosecution should:

Accepted Answer

A) disprove the basic fact. 
B) disprove the presumed fact. 
C) disprove either the basic fact or the presumed fact. 
D) ask that the jury be instructed that presumptions cannot be used in criminal cases. 
A) disprove the basic fact. 
B) disprove the presumed fact. 
C) disprove either the basic fact or the presumed fact. 
D) ask that the jury be instructed that presumptions cannot be used in criminal cases.

Question 14

Testimonial evidence includes all statements made to the police.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Should Judge John take judicial notice that it was daylight at 10a.m.

Accepted Answer

A) Yes, the hours of daylight are facts that can be accurately determined from a reliable source. 
B) Only if Dick brings in an almanac or other reliable reference source for the judge to read. 
C) Only if Dick brings in an expert meteorologist who was in the area on June 5 and can testify that the sun was shining. 
D) No, judicial notice is not allowed in criminal cases. 
A) Yes, the hours of daylight are facts that can be accurately determined from a reliable source. 
B) Only if Dick brings in an almanac or other reliable reference source for the judge to read. 
C) Only if Dick brings in an expert meteorologist who was in the area on June 5 and can testify that the sun was shining. 
D) No, judicial notice is not allowed in criminal cases.

Which item would be considered real evidence

Judicial notice is not required if the parties enter into a stipulation.

Circumstantial evidence relies on inferences to establish facts.

"Limited admissibility" means that evidence:

Define relevant evidence. When is relevant evidence admissible in court When is relevant evidence NOT admissible in court

Should Judge John inform the jury about the stipulation

An example of corroborative evidence would be:

Relevant evidence includes any evidence that tends to prove (or disprove) a disputed fact in the case.

The defendant had a minor felony conviction, but did not commit any crimes for 20 years after that.She is now on trial for an unrelated type of crime.The felony conviction is not admissible because:

If the attorneys stipulate to a fact, no evidence will be introduced at trial about that fact.

Something is "at issue" in a trial if it relates to:

List three (3) types of substitutes for evidence and explain their use in court.Why are substitutes for evidence used in the courtroom

If the defense introduces evidence on the basic fact in order to establish a rebuttable presumption, the prosecution should:

Testimonial evidence includes all statements made to the police.

Should Judge John take judicial notice that it was daylight at 10a.m.

Introduction

The Role of the Courts

The Adjudication Process

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence

Witnesses

Crime Scene Evidence and Experiments

Documentary Evidence, Models, Maps, and Diagrams

Hearsay and Its Exceptions

Privileged Communications

Developing Law of Search and Seizure

Field Interviews, Arrests, and Jail Searches

Plain View, Consent, Vehicles, and Administrative Searches

Usa Patriot Act, Foreign Intelligence, and Other Electronic Surveillance

Self-Incrimination

Identification Procedures

Preparing the Case for Court

Filters

Exam 4: Types of Evidence

Which item would be considered real evidence

Judicial notice is not required if the parties enter into a stipulation.

Circumstantial evidence relies on inferences to establish facts.

"Limited admissibility" means that evidence:

Define relevant evidence. When is relevant evidence admissible in court When is relevant evidence NOT admissible in court

Should Judge John inform the jury about the stipulation

An example of corroborative evidence would be:

Relevant evidence includes any evidence that tends to prove (or disprove) a disputed fact in the case.

The defendant had a minor felony conviction, but did not commit any crimes for 20 years after that.She is now on trial for an unrelated type of crime.The felony conviction is not admissible because:

If the attorneys stipulate to a fact, no evidence will be introduced at trial about that fact.

Something is "at issue" in a trial if it relates to:

List three (3) types of substitutes for evidence and explain their use in court.Why are substitutes for evidence used in the courtroom

If the defense introduces evidence on the basic fact in order to establish a rebuttable presumption, the prosecution should:

Testimonial evidence includes all statements made to the police.

Should Judge John take judicial notice that it was daylight at 10a.m.

Introduction

The Role of the Courts

The Adjudication Process

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence

Witnesses

Crime Scene Evidence and Experiments

Documentary Evidence, Models, Maps, and Diagrams

Hearsay and Its Exceptions

Privileged Communications

Developing Law of Search and Seizure

Field Interviews, Arrests, and Jail Searches

Plain View, Consent, Vehicles, and Administrative Searches

Usa Patriot Act, Foreign Intelligence, and Other Electronic Surveillance

Self-Incrimination

Identification Procedures

Preparing the Case for Court

Filters