Which of the following can be evidence of “malice aforethought”?

A) proof the defendant planned the murder over time
B) proof the defendant became enraged at the victim (or intended victim) just before the
murder
C) the defendant’s use of a deadly weapon
D) the defendant’s lying in wait for the victim
E) all of the above


E) all of the above

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If the defendant's above-ground pool bursts, flooding a neighbor's property and destroying the

neighbor's flower beds, the defendant most likely will be found liable A) because defendant intentionally caused the damage B) under a theory of strict liability C) since the manufacturer of the pool guaranteed that the pool would never burst D) because the defendant's negligence proximately caused the damages

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A shadowjury is             .

A. another name for the actualjury B. a jury selectedby the lawfirm or outside consulting firm C. a panel of typical jurors who participate in themock jury D. none of the above

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The website, uscourts.gov provides extensive information about the ________ courts

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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