What happens if the jury is exposed to improper evidence during the prosecutor's case-in-chief?
A. the court must immediately declare a mistrial
B. The court must evaluate the evidence to determine whether a mistrial is warranted or whether a cautionary instruction will suffice
C. the court must issue a cautionary instruction to the jury, but may not declare a mistrial once the trial has started
D. nothing - the jury will understand what evidence it is and is not allowed to consider
B. The court must evaluate the evidence to determine whether a mistrial is warranted or whether a cautionary instruction will suffice
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