What must a judge do before allowing a child to testify?

What will be an ideal response?


The judge must determine the competency of the child to testify.

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Most pedophiles use force to gain control over their victims

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

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The youngest known person to be executed in the United States was a Cherokee youth named ______.

A.James Arcene B.George Stinney C.James Brown D.Michael Carter Williams

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Which of the following procedures is NOT admissible in court?

a. DNA test results b. Polygraph test results c. Hair sample test results d. Breathalyzer™ test results

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Cyberterrorism is more efficient and less dangerous than more traditional forms of terrorist activity because:

a. less industrialized countries have less sophisticated IT. b. there is no need to infiltrate enemy territory. c. cyberterrorism strikes more fear in the minds and hearts of citizens. d. it involves little financial outlay to develop a plan of attack.

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