Question 1

The suspect's behavior after the crime can be used to infer that the crime was committed but cannot be used to infer that the defendant is innocent.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain the rules about introducing circumstantial evidence of guilt.Give three examples of evidence that can be used for this purpose.

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What the defendant did after the crime can be used as circumstantial evidence of guilt (or lack thereof).This includes a wide array of actions done in order to avoid apprehension and conviction.One thing that the average person would believe is an obvious indicator of guilt is invoking the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.The Supreme Court held that the prosecution cannot comment on this type of behavior because the defendant should not be punished for invoking constitutional rights.

Question 3

Can the defense call a witness to testify about George's reputation

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A)  Yes, the defense can introduce character evidence about all of the prosecution's witnesses.
B)  Yes, a reputation for bullying is relevant to Fred's claim of self-defense.
C)  No, character evidence must relate to reputation for truthfulness.
D)  No, the defense can attack George's character only if the prosecution called character witnesses to testify that George has a good character.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Testimony regarding the defendant's efforts to destroy evidence is admissible as circumstantial evidence of guilt.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The fact that Alice was a gourmet chef can be introduced as:

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A)  Circumstantial Evidence of Intent.
B)  Circumstantial Evidence of Guilt.
C)  Circumstantial Evidence of Ability to Commit the Crime.
D)  Other Acts evidence.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

In which of the following situations would the prosecution be allowed to introduce evidence about the defendant's motive

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A)  any case that goes to trial without a jury
B)  for felonies but not misdemeanors
C)  in specific intent crimes
D)  evidence of motive is admissible in all of these situationsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Prior threats to commit a similar crime are never admissible at trial because they are unduly prejudicial.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If a person has previously reported a crime to the police and it was determined that the person intentionally lied, it can be inferred that a more recent report the same person made to the police is also false.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The fact that Alice cleared the table and started the dishwasher can be introduced as:

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A)  Circumstantial Evidence of Intent.
B)  Circumstantial Evidence of Guilt.
C)  Circumstantial Evidence of Ability to Commit the Crime.
D)  Other Acts evidence.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above B

Question 10

The jurors decide how much weight to give individual pieces of evidence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The fact that Alice searched for recipes containing peanuts can be used:

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A)  Circumstantial Evidence of Intent.
B)  Circumstantial Evidence of Guilt.
C)  Circumstantial Evidence of Ability to Commit the Crime.
D)  Other Acts evidence.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The jurors may consider the demeanor of a witness when assessing his/her credibility.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The fact that Alice threw the EpiPen in the trash can be introduced as:

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A)  Circumstantial Evidence of Intent.
B)  Circumstantial Evidence of Guilt.
C)  Circumstantial Evidence of Ability to Commit the Crime.
D)  Other Acts evidence.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Explain the rules about introducing circumstantial evidence of intent to commit the crime.Give three examples of evidence that can be used for this purpose.

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Question 15

If the defendant testifies that it was physically impossible for him to have committed a crime because he had a bad back and could not lift the heavy object that was stolen:

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A)  the jurors can infer that he is not guilty of the crime if they believe him.
B)  the prosecutor must introduce expert testimony showing he has the capacity to commit the crime.
C)  the defendant must provide documentation of his physical disability.
D)  defendant's testimony is inadmissible because lack of physical capacity can only be established by an expert witness.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The defendant's modus operandi when committing crimes on prior occasions is admissible only when the prosecutor can convince the judge that the method used was sufficiently unusual to amount to the defendant putting his or her "signature" on it.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

Facts are admissible to establish guilt but motive is not.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The prosecution can introduce evidence that the defendant tried to conceal evidence:

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A)  only if the defendant is charged with receiving stolen property.
B)  only at the trial of the person charged with helping the defendant hide the evidence.
C)  only if the evidence is never found.
D)  as circumstantial evidence that the defendant is guilty.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

In a jury trial, who determines if a witness is telling the truth

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A)  judge
B)  jury
C)  prosecutor
D)  defense attorneyE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following can be used as circumstantial evidence of ability to commit the crime

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A)  Carl filed false a police report about Donna's abduction.
B)  Carl was an experienced cement mason.
C)  Carl had an affair with Eve.
D)  Donna's body was found under a cement patio floor.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 5: Direct and Circumstantial Evidence

The suspect's behavior after the crime can be used to infer that the crime was committed but cannot be used to infer that the defendant is innocent.

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Explain the rules about introducing circumstantial evidence of guilt.Give three examples of evidence that can be used for this purpose.

Can the defense call a witness to testify about George's reputation

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Testimony regarding the defendant's efforts to destroy evidence is admissible as circumstantial evidence of guilt.

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The fact that Alice was a gourmet chef can be introduced as:

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In which of the following situations would the prosecution be allowed to introduce evidence about the defendant's motive

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Prior threats to commit a similar crime are never admissible at trial because they are unduly prejudicial.

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If a person has previously reported a crime to the police and it was determined that the person intentionally lied, it can be inferred that a more recent report the same person made to the police is also false.

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The fact that Alice cleared the table and started the dishwasher can be introduced as:

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The jurors decide how much weight to give individual pieces of evidence.

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The fact that Alice searched for recipes containing peanuts can be used:

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The jurors may consider the demeanor of a witness when assessing his/her credibility.

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The fact that Alice threw the EpiPen in the trash can be introduced as:

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Explain the rules about introducing circumstantial evidence of intent to commit the crime.Give three examples of evidence that can be used for this purpose.

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If the defendant testifies that it was physically impossible for him to have committed a crime because he had a bad back and could not lift the heavy object that was stolen:

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The defendant's modus operandi when committing crimes on prior occasions is admissible only when the prosecutor can convince the judge that the method used was sufficiently unusual to amount to the defendant putting his or her "signature" on it.

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Facts are admissible to establish guilt but motive is not.

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The prosecution can introduce evidence that the defendant tried to conceal evidence:

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In a jury trial, who determines if a witness is telling the truth

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Which of the following can be used as circumstantial evidence of ability to commit the crime

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Exam 5: Direct and Circumstantial Evidence

The suspect's behavior after the crime can be used to infer that the crime was committed but cannot be used to infer that the defendant is innocent.

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Explain the rules about introducing circumstantial evidence of guilt.Give three examples of evidence that can be used for this purpose.

Can the defense call a witness to testify about George's reputation

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Testimony regarding the defendant's efforts to destroy evidence is admissible as circumstantial evidence of guilt.

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The fact that Alice was a gourmet chef can be introduced as:

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In which of the following situations would the prosecution be allowed to introduce evidence about the defendant's motive

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Prior threats to commit a similar crime are never admissible at trial because they are unduly prejudicial.

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If a person has previously reported a crime to the police and it was determined that the person intentionally lied, it can be inferred that a more recent report the same person made to the police is also false.

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The fact that Alice cleared the table and started the dishwasher can be introduced as:

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The jurors decide how much weight to give individual pieces of evidence.

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The fact that Alice searched for recipes containing peanuts can be used:

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The jurors may consider the demeanor of a witness when assessing his/her credibility.

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The fact that Alice threw the EpiPen in the trash can be introduced as:

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Explain the rules about introducing circumstantial evidence of intent to commit the crime.Give three examples of evidence that can be used for this purpose.

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If the defendant testifies that it was physically impossible for him to have committed a crime because he had a bad back and could not lift the heavy object that was stolen:

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The defendant's modus operandi when committing crimes on prior occasions is admissible only when the prosecutor can convince the judge that the method used was sufficiently unusual to amount to the defendant putting his or her "signature" on it.

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Facts are admissible to establish guilt but motive is not.

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The prosecution can introduce evidence that the defendant tried to conceal evidence:

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In a jury trial, who determines if a witness is telling the truth

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Which of the following can be used as circumstantial evidence of ability to commit the crime

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