If at the conclusion of the prosecution's case, defense counsel moves the court for a directed verdict (or judgment of acquittal) the judge must _____________________
a. assess the credibility of each witness who has testified
b. view the evidence in the most favorable light to the defendant and determine whether any rational jury could find the defendant guilty as charged or of any lesser-included offense
c. view the prosecution's evidence in the light most favorable to the government and determine whether the evidence presented is legally sufficient to support a verdict of guilty
d. decide whether in the court's discretion it would be better to deny the defense counsel's motion and submit the question of the defendant's guilt or innocence to the jury
C
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a. True b. False
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What will be an ideal response?
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