Some Testimony, Even Though Relevant, Is Not Admitted at Trial

Multiple Choice

Some testimony, even though relevant, is not admitted at trial because of what is known as the testimonial privilege rule. The rationale for this rule is that:

A) such evidence is not reliable.
B) this avoids undue prejudice to the accused.
C) constitutional provisions prohibit the use of all communications to and from a client's attorney.
D) a public policy determination has been made that certain relationships should be protected by excluding some testimony that relates to that relationship.