Prima facie evidence is evidence established by law that at face value proves a fact in dispute. Which of the following is an example of prima facie evidence?
A) Wisconsin state law states that anyone with a blood alcohol content over .08 is operating illegally on Wisconsin highways.
B) John is found with the murder weapon in the trunk of his car during a routine traffic stop.
C) Four witnesses all describe the same suspect, Michael Peterson, as the person who left the bar with the victim earlier in the evening.
D) The estranged husband confessed that he shot his wife during an argument.
Answer: A
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