Why is the burden of proof on the defence in an insanity hearing?
What will be an ideal response?
The defence brings the question of insanity as a potential defence and must therefore prove it.
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a. missing deadlines. b. failing to keep clients informed. c. fraud. d. poor judgment on the part of the lawyer.
The __________ prong states that "the proper measure of attorney performanceremains simply reasonable under prevailing professional norms."
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The ________ states that a person who negligently starts a fire is not liable to a firefighter injured while responding to that fire
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
PC 29900 stated that persons previously convicted of certain ______________ crimes, cannot possess a firearm for ______
a. Violent/10 years b. Heinous/10 years c. Misdemeanor involving firearms/10 years d. Pecuniary/10 years