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PRPA Rules Of Evidence – Questions With Correct Solutions
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PRPA Rules Of Evidence – Questions With CorrectSolutions
Anything presented to a judge or jury that is offered to prove the existence of
a fact is?
A. Exclusionary Rule
B. Evidence
C. Burden of Proof Right Ans - B. Evidence
Purposes of Evidentiary Rules (P.O. 2.4.2) Right Ans - Preventing the
introduction of evidence:
1.*irrelevant or unreliable*.
2. *unfairly prejudicial*.
3. *unduly time consuming to present.*
Uses of Evidentiary Rules (P.O. 2.4.3) Right Ans - 1. as an item of proof
(tends to prove a fact at issue)
2. ***Impeach a witness*** (prior inconsistent statements)
3. ***Rehabilitate a witness*** (prior consistent statements)
4. ***Assist in determining sentence*** facts or circumstances which might
aggravate or mitigate the situation)
Which of the following is not an use of evidentiary rules?
A. Impeach A Witness
B. Hearsay Rule
C. Assist in determining sentence Right Ans - B. Hearsay Rule
What are the 6 types of evidence? Right Ans - 1. *Direct*
2. *Circumstantial*
3. Real or Physical
4. Testimonial
5. Documentary
6. Demonstrative
Match the definition to the correct term:
Evidence which, if believed, resolves a matter in issue; Evidence that ties a
defendant directly to the commission of a crime.
, A. Direct
B. Circumstantial
C. Real or physical Right Ans - A. Direct
A witness saw the defendant's car leave the scene of a shooting. What type of
evidence is this?
A. Direct
B. Circumstantial
C. Real or physical Right Ans - B. Circumstantial
Match the definition to the correct term:
An eyewitness identification.
A. Circumstantial
B. Direct
C. Real or physical Right Ans - B. Direct
Match the definition to the correct term:
Facts inferred from circumstances.
A. Real or physical
B. Direct
C. Circumstantial Right Ans - C. Circumstantial
A gun or bloody knife used in a homicide. Clothing worn by the defendant (the
"bloody glove"). What type of evidence is this?
A. Direct
B. Circumstantial
C. Real or physical Right Ans - C. Real or physical
Victim takes the stand and recounts the details of the crime. What type of
evidence is this?
A. Testimonial
B. Documentary
C. Demonstrative Right Ans - A. Testimonial
Phone records or bank statements, certified copy of MVD record showing a
driver's license suspension. What type of evidence is this?
A. Testimonial
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