When is a judge competent to testify at a trial over which he/she is presiding?

A. when the judge has personal knowledge of the facts of the case
B. when an issue arises which the judge can testify to as an expert
C. when the jury requests such testimony in order to help it understand the facts
D. never


D. never

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a. True b. False

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According the Law in Society section, ________________ ________________ are caused by factors like eyewitness misidentification, false testimony by state forensic experts,

police and prosecutorial misconduct, perjury by snitches, false confessions and ineffective assistance of counsel. Fill in the blank with correct word.

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______________ is often a prelude to violence, perpetrated either by former partners, acquaintances, or strangers

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Scott Alexander was shooting pigeons on his street when one of the bullets went through his neighbor's fence striking him and killing him instantly. According to the Model Penal Code, Alexander could be charged with murder because:

A. Alexander always hated his neighbor and this could be considered a motive for murder. B. It is against the law to discharge a firearm within city limits. C. Alexander was acting reckless. D. Alexander could not be charged with murder according to the Model Penal Code because he did not knowingly shoot his neighbor.

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