Question 1

When a later witness's testimony contradicts a former witness and the jury believes the later witness,the former witness is then impeached by contradiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Who can determine if the witness may claim the privilege against self-incrimination?

Accepted Answer

A) The witness 
B) The attorney calling the witness 
C) The attorney cross-examining the witness 
D) The judge 
A) The witness 
B) The attorney calling the witness 
C) The attorney cross-examining the witness 
D) The judge

Question 3

Which of the following are not types of immunity?

Accepted Answer

A) Conditional immunity 
B) Blanket immunity 
C) Transactional immunity 
D) Use and derivative use immunity 
A) Conditional immunity 
B) Blanket immunity 
C) Transactional immunity 
D) Use and derivative use immunity

Question 4

Which of the following can a character witness not testify to about another witness's traits?

Accepted Answer

A) Truthfulness 
B) Believability 
C) Honesty 
D) Integrity 
A) Truthfulness 
B) Believability 
C) Honesty 
D) Integrity

Question 5

Which of the following persons do not make assessments of a witness's or potential witness's credibility?

Accepted Answer

A) The judge 
B) Another witness 
C) A police officer 
D) An attorney 
A) The judge 
B) Another witness 
C) A police officer 
D) An attorney

Question 6

If a defendant chooses not to testify on his or her own behalf,the prosecutor can comment to the jury about the defendant's refusal to testify.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In order for a witness to be impeached by a prior inconsistent statement,that statement must have been made under oath and/or at a trial,hearing,or other proceeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Murphy v.Waterfront Commission held that

Accepted Answer

A) if a state grants immunity to a witness,the federal government is not bound by the state's immunity and may still compel the witness to testify in a federal prosecution. 
B) if a state grants immunity to a witness,the federal government is bound by the state's immunity and may not compel the witness to testify in a federal prosecution. 
C) if the federal government grants immunity to a witness,the state may still use the witness's testimony,as long as it is transactional testimony. 
D) if the federal government grants immunity to a witness,the state may still use the witness's testimony,as long as the witness was granted conditional immunity. 
A) if a state grants immunity to a witness,the federal government is not bound by the state's immunity and may still compel the witness to testify in a federal prosecution. 
B) if a state grants immunity to a witness,the federal government is bound by the state's immunity and may not compel the witness to testify in a federal prosecution. 
C) if the federal government grants immunity to a witness,the state may still use the witness's testimony,as long as it is transactional testimony. 
D) if the federal government grants immunity to a witness,the state may still use the witness's testimony,as long as the witness was granted conditional immunity.

Question 9

A criminal defendant may never invoke the privilege against self-incrimination if he or she chooses to testify because he or she automatically waives the privilege by choosing to testify.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A biased witness's testimony is excluded if the bias is extreme or severe enough.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All witnesses are impeachable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Name the four forms of evidence permitted to prove the trait of character relating to untruthfulness.

Accepted Answer

Proof of a trait of character relating t

Question 13

Why are a witness's biases allowed to discredit his or her testimony without the cross-examiner being required to prove that the witness is not credible,has contradicted his or herself,has bad character,or make an inconsistent statement?

Accepted Answer

If the witness entertains feelings for o

Question 14

A police officer can determine a person's credibility by his or her body language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is untrue about prior inconsistent statements?

Accepted Answer

A) If made by defendant while in custody,Miranda warnings need not be shown to have been given prior to the statement being made for it to be admissible for impeachment. 
B) If statement made by defendant at trial is inconsistent with statement made at time of arrest,Miranda warnings must be shown to have been given prior to the statement being made for it to be admissible for impeachment. 
C) If statement made by defendant at trial is inconsistent with a statement made at time of arrest,Miranda warnings do not have been given prior to the statement being made for it to be admissible for impeachment. 
D) For a pretrial statement by defendant to be admitted at trial as a prior inconsistent statement,it need not be independently admissible as an admission by a party opponent. 
A) If made by defendant while in custody,Miranda warnings need not be shown to have been given prior to the statement being made for it to be admissible for impeachment. 
B) If statement made by defendant at trial is inconsistent with statement made at time of arrest,Miranda warnings must be shown to have been given prior to the statement being made for it to be admissible for impeachment. 
C) If statement made by defendant at trial is inconsistent with a statement made at time of arrest,Miranda warnings do not have been given prior to the statement being made for it to be admissible for impeachment. 
D) For a pretrial statement by defendant to be admitted at trial as a prior inconsistent statement,it need not be independently admissible as an admission by a party opponent.

Question 16

What is the definition of a crime involving dishonesty or false statements?

Accepted Answer

Crimes involving dishonesty or false sta

Question 17

Character witnesses can give opinions as to what other people in the community think about the character of first witness for truthfulness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence,a witness can always be impeached by any felony conviction he or she has.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To prove that a defendant committed the charged crime of rape,you can use proof of his prior convictions of rape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A witness who does not believe in God can be impeached for a lack of credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When a later witness's testimony contradicts a former witness and the jury believes the later witness,the former witness is then impeached by contradiction.

Who can determine if the witness may claim the privilege against self-incrimination?

Which of the following are not types of immunity?

Which of the following can a character witness not testify to about another witness's traits?

Which of the following persons do not make assessments of a witness's or potential witness's credibility?

If a defendant chooses not to testify on his or her own behalf,the prosecutor can comment to the jury about the defendant's refusal to testify.

In order for a witness to be impeached by a prior inconsistent statement,that statement must have been made under oath and/or at a trial,hearing,or other proceeding.

Murphy v.Waterfront Commission held that

A criminal defendant may never invoke the privilege against self-incrimination if he or she chooses to testify because he or she automatically waives the privilege by choosing to testify.

A biased witness's testimony is excluded if the bias is extreme or severe enough.

All witnesses are impeachable.

Name the four forms of evidence permitted to prove the trait of character relating to untruthfulness.

Why are a witness's biases allowed to discredit his or her testimony without the cross-examiner being required to prove that the witness is not credible,has contradicted his or herself,has bad character,or make an inconsistent statement?

A police officer can determine a person's credibility by his or her body language.

Which of the following is untrue about prior inconsistent statements?

What is the definition of a crime involving dishonesty or false statements?

Character witnesses can give opinions as to what other people in the community think about the character of first witness for truthfulness.

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence,a witness can always be impeached by any felony conviction he or she has.

To prove that a defendant committed the charged crime of rape,you can use proof of his prior convictions of rape.

A witness who does not believe in God can be impeached for a lack of credibility.

Introduction to the Law of Evidence and the Pretrial Process

The Trial Process

Evidence-Basic Concepts

Witnesses-Competency and Privileged Communications

Witnesses-Lay and Expert

The Hearsay Rule

Opposing Partys Statements Admissionsand Confessions

The Exclusionary Rule-Search and Seizure

Exclusionary Rule-Identification Procedures

Circumstantial Evidence

Documentary Evidence and the Right of Discovery

Physical Evidence

Photographic, recorded, and Computer-Generated Evidence

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Exam 6: Credibility and Impeachment

When a later witness's testimony contradicts a former witness and the jury believes the later witness,the former witness is then impeached by contradiction.

Who can determine if the witness may claim the privilege against self-incrimination?

Which of the following are not types of immunity?

Which of the following can a character witness not testify to about another witness's traits?

Which of the following persons do not make assessments of a witness's or potential witness's credibility?

If a defendant chooses not to testify on his or her own behalf,the prosecutor can comment to the jury about the defendant's refusal to testify.

In order for a witness to be impeached by a prior inconsistent statement,that statement must have been made under oath and/or at a trial,hearing,or other proceeding.

Murphy v.Waterfront Commission held that

A criminal defendant may never invoke the privilege against self-incrimination if he or she chooses to testify because he or she automatically waives the privilege by choosing to testify.

A biased witness's testimony is excluded if the bias is extreme or severe enough.

All witnesses are impeachable.

Name the four forms of evidence permitted to prove the trait of character relating to untruthfulness.

Why are a witness's biases allowed to discredit his or her testimony without the cross-examiner being required to prove that the witness is not credible,has contradicted his or herself,has bad character,or make an inconsistent statement?

A police officer can determine a person's credibility by his or her body language.

Which of the following is untrue about prior inconsistent statements?

What is the definition of a crime involving dishonesty or false statements?

Character witnesses can give opinions as to what other people in the community think about the character of first witness for truthfulness.

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence,a witness can always be impeached by any felony conviction he or she has.

To prove that a defendant committed the charged crime of rape,you can use proof of his prior convictions of rape.

A witness who does not believe in God can be impeached for a lack of credibility.

Introduction to the Law of Evidence and the Pretrial Process

The Trial Process

Evidence-Basic Concepts

Witnesses-Competency and Privileged Communications

Witnesses-Lay and Expert

The Hearsay Rule

Opposing Partys Statements Admissionsand Confessions

The Exclusionary Rule-Search and Seizure

Exclusionary Rule-Identification Procedures

Circumstantial Evidence

Documentary Evidence and the Right of Discovery

Physical Evidence

Photographic, recorded, and Computer-Generated Evidence

How to Testify Effectively

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