If the defense introduces evidence on the basic fact in order to establish a conclusive presumption, the prosecution should:

a. disprove the basic fact.
b. disprove the presumed fact.
c. disprove either the basic fact or the presumed fact.
d. ask that the jury be instructed that presumptions cannot be used in criminal cases.


A

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