Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.John always adjusts the rearview mirror before backing out of his driveway. John’s actions can be introduced as character evidence.
2.Witnesses testified that on 2 previous occasions, they heard Bob threaten to harm the neighbors’ dog. This evidence can be introduced at Gary’s trial for killing the dog as circumstantial evidence that Bob killed the dog.
3.Gary is on trial for raping Mary. Gary’s attorney intends to offer into evidence his past sexual activity with the victim as evidence of Mary’s consent. Under the federal rape shield law, Gary’s attorney’s efforts to get this information into evidence will be successful.
4.The rape shield laws may at times conflict with the defendant’s constitutional right to confront his or her accusers.


1.false
2.true
3.true
4.true

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