What do the Federal Rules of Evidence do?

What will be an ideal response?


In many jurisdictions, the Federal Rules of Evidence govern what may be presented in court and who may be an expert witness.

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Problem-oriented policing is grounded on the same principles as community-oriented policing

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to critics of utilitarian or consequentialist theory, in these theories ______.

a. the interests of friends and family may be given extra weight in decision-making b. children and the poor are entitled to special treatment c. every person is ranked equally d. the actor is entitled to give him/herself extra weight in decision-making

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The view that a defense attorney's main concern is looking out for the client's interest; that nothing matters more to them than securing favorable plea agreements or, ideally, acquittals, is described as characterizing the defense attorney as a:

A) Jack-of-all-trades B) Double agent C) Zealous advocate D) Beleaguered dealer

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In a criminal trial in the United States, who has the burden of proof on "affirmative defenses"?

a. prosecution b. defense c. judge d. police

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