Which ONE of the following grounds would be the LEAST likely to merit relief in response to a defendant's motion for postconviction relief in a state court?
a. The defendant's sentence exceeded the statutory authorization for the crime for which the defendant was convicted.
b. The defendant has discovered exculpatory evidence that was not available at trial.
c. Defense counsel was ineffective in failing to call witnesses who could establish the defendant's alibi.
d. The evidence before the jury did not establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
D
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. President Kennedy b. President Johnson c. President Nixon d. President Ford
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false