What is a reason for excluding a gruesome photo from coming into evidence at trial?

What will be an ideal response?


In all jurisdictions, a gruesome photograph will be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by its potential for unfair prejudice. The purpose of this rule is to prevent a conviction based solely on the violence and depravity of the crime because the jury has viewed graphic and gruesome photos of the victim's body or crime scene.

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

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Secondary prevention strategies are aimed at

a. The general youth population b. specific at-risk youth populations c. General judicial systems d. General minorities

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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External, internal, organizational, and operational are types of ______ common in policing.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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