Direct and Circumstantial Evidence MCQs
Direct and Circumstantial Evidence MCQs
These Direct and Circumstantial Evidence multiple-choice questions and their answers will help you strengthen your grip on the subject of Direct and Circumstantial Evidence. You can prepare for an upcoming exam or job interview with these 20+ Direct and Circumstantial Evidence MCQs.
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1: Each juror assigns weight in his or her own mind to the evidence presented in the courtroom, as such, jurors may disagree on the importance of particular pieces of evidence
A. True
B. False
2: Rory is accused of robbing a bank. At the time of arrest, a handgun was in his possession. The eyewitnesses at the crime were not able to distinguish the type of handgun but were positive that the perpetrator was in possession of a gun. May the gun be introduced into evidence without additional proof it was used at the scene of the crime?
A. Not without authentication by an eyewitness
B. Only after matching fingerprints on the gun to the accused
C. Sometimes, providing the accused stipulates to possession
D. Yes, where weapons were used to commit a crime, weapons found in the accused’s possession may be introduced without proof they were the weapons used to commit the crime.
3: A defense attorney may not argue that her client did not possess the physical strength to commit the crime of which he is accuse
A. True
B. False
4: Ava was accused of armed robbery. She entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor. Ultimately, she decided to proceed to trial because she believed she would win. The prosecutor seeks to introduce evidence of the plea negotiations to prove guilt. Will the statements made during negotiations be admissible?
A. Yes
B. No
C. In certain circumstances
D. If the judge believes the defendant is guilt
5: A woman murders her husband in his sleep without provocation. In the past few years, the police had been called to their home several times for domestic violence. Which profile may be admissible at trial to explain the woman’s behavior?
A. Rape trauma syndrome
B. Battered child syndrome
C. Battered spouse syndrome
D. Domestic dispute syndrome
6: Character evidence is admissible in court to prove trustworthiness, honesty, law-abidingness, nonviolence, and attention to detail.
A. True
B. False
7: In a homicide case, an eyewitness testified that the victim assaulted the defendant. May the prosecutor introduce evidence of the victim’s peacefulness prior to the defense introducing character evidence of the victim?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only in cases of battery
D. Only if the judge finds exigent circumstances
8: A man was in an automobile accident at a four-way stop. He seeks to introduce evidence that he always stops at stop signs. What kind of evidence is this?
A. Circumstantial
B. Demonstrative
C. Character
D. Habit
9: Other acts evidence is always admissible to prove behavior in conformity therewith.
A. True
B. False
10: A small town has seen a string of burglaries. In each instance, an apologetic note was left for the owners of the home with the phone number of the local prosecutor. The perpetrator was unknown. Months after the burglaries had subsided, an owner heard a noise in the downstairs of his home. He went downstairs to investigate and found a masked intruder with a bag full of his belongings writing a note similar to those that had been previously foun If the prosecutor seeks to pursue the previous burglaries, what type of evidence will be helpful in tying the man to the crime?
A. Modus operandi
B. Character evidence
C. Habit evidence
D. Exculpatory evidence
11: A defendant is on trial for the murder of her grandmother. The two had a very good relationship. The defendant was even the beneficiary of the victim’s life insurance policy and, after the victim’s death, she received a hefty sum of money. Evidence that the defendant was the beneficiary of the life insurance policy may be admissible to prove:
A. Intent.
B. Character.
C. Motive.
D. Goodwill.
12: Prior false claims may be used in court to support an inference that the present complaint is also false.
A. True
B. False
13: A college student was beaten to death, and his fraternity brothers were the suspects. A search of the frat house revealed a large closet full of weapons. On what basis may the weapons be admitted at trial?
A. Evidence of motive
B. Evidence of preparation
C. Evidence of guilt
D. Evidence of other acts
14: Rape shield laws were enacted to restrict the cross-examination of victims and the admissibility of their sexual reputation.
A. True
B. False
15: Typically, the prosecution may not attack the character of the accused until the defendant introduces evidence of his or her character.
A. True
B. False
16: _____ is general tendencies such as honesty, violence, trustworthiness, and peacefulness.
A. Toxicology
B. bench trial
C. None of these
D. character
17: _____ is defined as a witness whose testimony is worthy of belief.
A. To ensure undue influence was not used in obtaining the signature
B. credibility
C. To act as guarantors
D. All of these
18: _____ is known as appearance of victim.
A. Whether the test was scientifically valid
B. Whether the conclusion reached is replicable by multiple parties
C. demeanor
D. All of these
19: Is habit regular response to a repeated specific situation, such as eating the same food for lunch at the same time each and every day, or parking in the same parking space?
A. False
B. True
20: _____ is defined as cross-examination of a witness’s inconsistent statements, motive to fabricate evidence, specific acts, or reputation for untruthfulness, felony convictions, and criminal convictions for crimes of dishonesty or false statement.
A. Assemble a petit jury
B. Impeachment
C. None of these
D. Inform the prosecutor so he or she may file a complaint
21: _____ is known as statutes limiting cross-examination of victims and prohibiting evidence of their reputation for virtuosity.
A. rape shield laws
B. The delegation of powers to the president, Congress, and the judiciary
C. States the power to enact laws pertaining to matters not delegated to the central government
D. All of these
22: Is rape trauma syndrome a psychological pattern exhibited by rape victims?
A. False
B. True
23: _____ is importance attached to evidence by a fact finder.
A. None of these
B. weight
C. Police should not have to delay lineups and showups until the defendant hires a lawyer.
D. Once the government has decided to prosecute the accused, he or she is in need of protection, advice, and assistance.
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