Explain the rule about introducing evidence of the defendant's ability to commit the crime. Give three examples of evidence that can be used for this purpose
What will be an ideal response?
If the crime was committed in a manner that indicates the person who did it possessed a specific ability that is not commonly found in everyone, the prosecution can introduce evidence that shows that the defendant had the ability to commit the crime. Conversely, the defense may introduce evidence that the defendant did not have the ability to commit the crime.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. civil b. criminal c. administrative d. international
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a.Pat Nixon b.Laura Bush c.Nancy Reagan d.Michele Obama
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