Admissibility of evidence - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Character of a person is excluded as evidence: - correct answer 1. character of a person, although seemingly relevant, is excluded as evidence as it is a side issue which cannot distract the law Hearsay - correct answer where such evidence is relevant but it is suspect, evidence should not be looked at if suspect (hearsay) more important policy issue - correct answer ...

LME3701 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2023 (ANSWERS) Questions asked: Question 1 Answer saved Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Mr A and Mr B are jointly charged with the murder of A’s son, C. Mr A and Mr B are married to Mrs A and Mrs B respectively. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: 1. Mrs B can be compelled to testify against Mr B. 2. Mrs A can be compelled to testify in defence of Mr B. 3. Mr B is competent to testify in defence of M...

List four way to submit criminal fingerprint cards and final disposition reports to the Identification Section of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) - Answer- First Class Mail Courier Service In Person Electronic Transmission (live-scan) The most reliable form of identification - Answer- fingerprints Fingerprints are the primary source for... - Answer- Criminal History A report of disposition and fingerprint cards should be sent to the AOC and then to the SBI by who? - Answer-...

What statute allows citizens to use force? - > 505 What statute allows law enforcement to use force? - > 508 Statute of Limitations - > Time you were made aware of charges What are the four types of culpability? - > Intentionally > Knowingly > Recklessly > Negligently What is not a defense of culpability? (304) - > Ignorance of the law > Voluntary intoxication/drugged What is a defense for culpability? - > Duress > Insanity > Guilty but ...

Multiple Choice 1. In terms of procedure, _____. a. felony cases involve more steps than misdemeanor cases b. misdemeanor cases involve more protections for defendants c. felony and misdemeanor cases have exactly the same procedures d. most states require grand jury review only in misdemeanor cases ANSWER: REFERENCES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: c The Criminal Court Process CEPC.GARD.16.3.1 2. An indictment is a formal criminal charge issued by the _____. a. b. c. d. ANSWER: REFERENCES: LE...

Rules of Evidence Study Guide CPD Questions and Answers Rated A+ What is the primary purpose of the rules of evidence? To ensure fair trials by regulating the admissibility of evidence in court. What does "relevance" mean in the context of evidence? Relevance refers to the degree to which evidence can help prove or disprove a fact in question. What is hearsay evidence? Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted. Why is hearsay ...

LEV Notes Law of Evidence (University of South Africa) lOMoARcPSD| WITNESSES 2 aspects of oral evidence: 1. COMPETENCE OF WITNESS TO TESTIFY Whether person has mental capacity to testify – if not, they are not competent to testify & court cannot hear their evidence under any circumstances Note the diff btw admissibility and competence: - Admissibility = evidence of a person who is already a competent witness - Competence = focuses on the person Parties cannot consent to admission o...

This document contains workings, explanations and solutions to the FOR2609 Assignment 2 (QUALITY ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024. For assistance whats-app us on 0.6.8..8.1.2..0.9.3.4... Question 1 In your own words provide your understanding of the term “previous consistent statement”. (10) Question 2 Opinion evidence can be crucial in solving the case in court. Discuss opinion evidence and the exceptions to the general rule of admissibility. (5) Question 3 The principle of adducing evidence...

These are my answers that I used to achieve a near perfect 95/100 marks on the Year 13 Unit 3 Criminology controlled assessment. Of course, I changed it as needed during the exam, but these were the backbones of my answers. This resource covers AC 2.3. This detailed answer is well-developed after the feedback of my teachers! • reliable evidence • relevant evidence • admissibility of evidence • pre-trial silence • hearsay evidence • disclosure

Question 1 What must the court in a civil case do if a legal question about the cross-examination of a witness arises and there is no express provision in any South African legislation on the specific issue? Fully explain with reference to a definition. [5] Question 2 Lucky is on trial for the murder of his wife. The prosecution claims that Lucky committed the murder by poisoning his wife with arsenic. Lucky’s defence is that his wife committed suicide. Innocent, an attorney, is called by t...