Who has the burden of proof in defenses, and what are those burdens?
What will be an ideal response?
If the defense is a missing element, the prosecution has the burden beyond a reasonable doubt. In affirmative defenses, the defense has the burden of production and also, in some jurisdictions, the burden of persuasion by a preponderance of the evidence. In other jurisdictions, after the defense has been introduced, the prosecution must disprove it beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Outline the steps to be taken to prorate an item.
What will be an ideal response?
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A. ?misdemeanor. B. ?felony. C. ?petty offense. D. ?infraction.
A local building code enacted by a city council is considered what type of law?
A) case law B) ordinance C) statute D) executive order
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A) Lawyer misconduct B) Court misconduct C) Institutional misconduct D) Creditor misconduct