Explain the rules about introducing circumstantial evidence of guilt. Give three examples of evidence that can be used for this purpose
What will be an ideal response?
What the defendant did after the crime can be used as circumstantial evidence of guilt (or lack thereof). This includes a wide array of actions done in order to avoid apprehension and conviction. One thing that the average person would believe is an obvious indicator of guilt is invoking the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. The Supreme Court held that the prosecution cannot comment on this type of behavior because the defendant should not be punished for invoking constitutional rights.
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a. irrelevant instruction b. inappropriate teaching methods c. tracking d. qualified and competent teachers
Individuals selected for shock probation tend to be ______.
a. violent offenders b. repeat offenders c. first-time offenders d. white-collar criminals
What was the case resulting from the Tennessee moon-shiners' confession that did not address custodial interrogation or illegal confessions?
A) Escobedo v. Illinois, 1964 B) Mallory v. U.S., 1957 C) McNabb v. U.S., 1943 D) Miranda v. Arizona, 1966
Regarding speedy trials, Walker points out that
a. speedy trials can reduce failure to appear b. speedy trials can reduce crime c. the courtroom workgroup evades speedy trial laws d. all of the above e. none of the above