Which of the following best describes corpus delicti?
A. The power of a court to punish persons for failure to obey court orders or to coerce them into obeying court orders
B. The motion that a prospective juror should be excluded because he or she is incapable of being impartial
C. The portion of a trial that comprises the main evidence for either the prosecution or the defense
D. The requirement that the prosecution present sufficient evidence to establish that a crime was committed by someone
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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