_____________________ allows the authentication of a video from a surveillance camera in those instances where there is no individual able to testify based on personal knowledge that the tape fairly and accurately portrays events.
a. Federal Rule 901
b. The silent witness theory
c. The best evidence rule
d. Frye v. United States
b. The silent witness theory
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A. the plaintiff; the defendant B. the defendant; the plaintiff C. functional impairments; psychiatric diagnoses D. psychiatric diagnoses; functional impairments
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A) ?in the interests of justice. B) ?due to acceptance of pretrial diversion. C) ?because of due process problems. D) ?for referral considerations. E) ?due to a lack of evidence.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false