Question 1

Corroborative evidence is evidence that contradicts other evidence already given,tending to weaken or refute the prior evidence introduced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A police officer should be aware that there is no presumption of innocence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The issues of balancing and competency are not included in the definition of:

Accepted Answer

A) corroborative evidence. 
B) relevant evidence. 
C) cumulative evidence. 
D) material evidence. 
A) corroborative evidence. 
B) relevant evidence. 
C) cumulative evidence. 
D) material evidence. D

Question 4

The term "competency" is used when a judge decides:

Accepted Answer

A) whether certain evidence is admissible or not,or whether a person can testify. 
B) whether certain evidence,or a witness,is reliable. 
C) whether a witness is mentally challenged. 
D) whether a certain piece of evidence is the original. 
A) whether certain evidence is admissible or not,or whether a person can testify. 
B) whether certain evidence,or a witness,is reliable. 
C) whether a witness is mentally challenged. 
D) whether a certain piece of evidence is the original.

Question 5

The burden of proof is upon the prosecution,and the defendant is entitled to a presumption of innocence unless and until the prosecution satisfies its burden.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Since criminal intent is an essential element of most crimes,an insane defendant would not be capable of forming such intent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Who decides what facts are of consequence,and thus material?

Accepted Answer

A) the police officer. 
B) the jury. 
C) the judge. 
D) the attorney general. 
A) the police officer. 
B) the jury. 
C) the judge. 
D) the attorney general.

Question 8

Why do a majority of jurisdictions refuse to allow a presumption as evidence?

Accepted Answer

If a presumption is classified as eviden

Question 9

Which of the following operate as a substitute for evidence

Accepted Answer

A) judicial notice. 
B) corroborative evidence. 
C) stipulation. 
D) contradictory evidence. 
A) judicial notice. 
B) corroborative evidence. 
C) stipulation. 
D) contradictory evidence.

Question 10

Which of the following has not gained acceptance and thus is not judicially recognized as a scientific fact or principle?

Accepted Answer

A) Radar for determining speed 
B) Polygraph,or lie detector test 
C) Fingerprint analysis 
D) Hair structure 
A) Radar for determining speed 
B) Polygraph,or lie detector test 
C) Fingerprint analysis 
D) Hair structure

Question 11

If judicial recognition of vernacular or street slang is common during a trial,why should the police officer make an effort to be specific in his or her use of language during testimony?

Accepted Answer

While vernacular is often judicially rec

Question 12

To be admissible in court,evidence must be

Accepted Answer

A) relevant and not substantially unfairly prejudicial. 
B) reliable. 
C) necessary. 
D) exculpatory. 
A) relevant and not substantially unfairly prejudicial. 
B) reliable. 
C) necessary. 
D) exculpatory.

Question 13

The presumption that the prosecution must overcome,to find a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt is

Accepted Answer

A) the presumption of insanity. 
B) the presumption of innocence. 
C) the presumption of penance. 
D) the presumption of guilt. 
A) the presumption of insanity. 
B) the presumption of innocence. 
C) the presumption of penance. 
D) the presumption of guilt.

Question 14

There is no legal presumption that a "person is presumed to know the law." How then can someone be arrested,tried,and convicted of an act,without knowing the act was illegal?

Accepted Answer

There is a maxim or rule of law providin

Question 15

Witnesses whose memories have been hypnotically refreshed:

Accepted Answer

A) are materially unreliable. 
B) are banned from testifying. 
C) must have reasonable restrictions placed on the use of the portion of their testimony that may have resulted from the hypnosis. 
D) have severe restrictions placed on the use of the portion of their testimony that may have resulted from the hypnosis. 
A) are materially unreliable. 
B) are banned from testifying. 
C) must have reasonable restrictions placed on the use of the portion of their testimony that may have resulted from the hypnosis. 
D) have severe restrictions placed on the use of the portion of their testimony that may have resulted from the hypnosis.

Question 16

Corroborative evidence:

Accepted Answer

A) may be seen as evidence necessary to the party's claim or defense. 
B) cannot be distinguished from cumulative evidence. 
C) may not be used during cross examinations. 
D) is the same thing as exculpatory evidence. 
A) may be seen as evidence necessary to the party's claim or defense. 
B) cannot be distinguished from cumulative evidence. 
C) may not be used during cross examinations. 
D) is the same thing as exculpatory evidence.

Question 17

The "balancing test" serves to exclude some evidence

Accepted Answer

A) even though that evidence may have some arguable relevance. 
B) if the defendant requests the test be applied. 
C) if the crime was a felony or tried in a federal court. 
D) if the crime was a felony or tried in a state court. 
A) even though that evidence may have some arguable relevance. 
B) if the defendant requests the test be applied. 
C) if the crime was a felony or tried in a federal court. 
D) if the crime was a felony or tried in a state court.

Question 18

Prima facie evidence is often the result of a violation of:

Accepted Answer

A) a treaty. 
B) the defendant's Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights. 
C) a state statute. 
D) federal law. 
A) a treaty. 
B) the defendant's Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights. 
C) a state statute. 
D) federal law.

Question 19

Evidence may be categorized within four general headings.What are these four headings?

Accepted Answer

These classifications cover all forms of

Question 20

The "burden of proof" refers to the admissibility of evidence at trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Corroborative evidence is evidence that contradicts other evidence already given,tending to weaken or refute the prior evidence introduced.

A police officer should be aware that there is no presumption of innocence.

The issues of balancing and competency are not included in the definition of:

The term "competency" is used when a judge decides:

The burden of proof is upon the prosecution,and the defendant is entitled to a presumption of innocence unless and until the prosecution satisfies its burden.

Since criminal intent is an essential element of most crimes,an insane defendant would not be capable of forming such intent.

Who decides what facts are of consequence,and thus material?

Why do a majority of jurisdictions refuse to allow a presumption as evidence?

Which of the following operate as a substitute for evidence

Which of the following has not gained acceptance and thus is not judicially recognized as a scientific fact or principle?

If judicial recognition of vernacular or street slang is common during a trial,why should the police officer make an effort to be specific in his or her use of language during testimony?

To be admissible in court,evidence must be

The presumption that the prosecution must overcome,to find a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt is

There is no legal presumption that a "person is presumed to know the law." How then can someone be arrested,tried,and convicted of an act,without knowing the act was illegal?

Witnesses whose memories have been hypnotically refreshed:

Corroborative evidence:

The "balancing test" serves to exclude some evidence

Prima facie evidence is often the result of a violation of:

Evidence may be categorized within four general headings.What are these four headings?

The "burden of proof" refers to the admissibility of evidence at trial.

Introduction to the Law of Evidence and the Pretrial Process

The Trial Process

Witnesses-Competency and Privileged Communications

Witnesses-Lay and Expert

Credibility and Impeachment

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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Exam 3: Evidence-Basic Concepts

Corroborative evidence is evidence that contradicts other evidence already given,tending to weaken or refute the prior evidence introduced.

A police officer should be aware that there is no presumption of innocence.

The issues of balancing and competency are not included in the definition of:

The term "competency" is used when a judge decides:

The burden of proof is upon the prosecution,and the defendant is entitled to a presumption of innocence unless and until the prosecution satisfies its burden.

Since criminal intent is an essential element of most crimes,an insane defendant would not be capable of forming such intent.

Who decides what facts are of consequence,and thus material?

Why do a majority of jurisdictions refuse to allow a presumption as evidence?

Which of the following operate as a substitute for evidence

Which of the following has not gained acceptance and thus is not judicially recognized as a scientific fact or principle?

If judicial recognition of vernacular or street slang is common during a trial,why should the police officer make an effort to be specific in his or her use of language during testimony?

To be admissible in court,evidence must be

The presumption that the prosecution must overcome,to find a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt is

There is no legal presumption that a "person is presumed to know the law." How then can someone be arrested,tried,and convicted of an act,without knowing the act was illegal?

Witnesses whose memories have been hypnotically refreshed:

Corroborative evidence:

The "balancing test" serves to exclude some evidence

Prima facie evidence is often the result of a violation of:

Evidence may be categorized within four general headings.What are these four headings?

The "burden of proof" refers to the admissibility of evidence at trial.

Introduction to the Law of Evidence and the Pretrial Process

The Trial Process

Witnesses-Competency and Privileged Communications

Witnesses-Lay and Expert

Credibility and Impeachment

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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