Limitations on the introduction of character evidence into a trial are rooted in concerns that character evidence:

a. Diverts attention from the criminal trial
b. Creates a risk of prejudice
c. Limits the scope of the defendant’s actions
d. Both a and b


d. Both a and b

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A. Most of the pretrial population is covered by "sight and sound" rules. B. The posttrial population is eligible for bail. C. The pretrial population is presumed innocent. D. The posttrial population is presumed innocent.

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Which of the following uses of secondary data requires IRB approval?

a. using data that meets the definition of human subject data b. using publicly available data c. using de-identified data d. using data that does not contain private information, such as names

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________ refers to laws that require offenders to serve a substantial proportion of their sentence before being released on parole

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Redirect examination follows:

a. direct examination. b. re-cross-examination. c. cross-examination. d. surrebuttal.

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