Law Homework Help

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QUESTION 1

1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a competent witness?

   		Demonstrates an ability to function
   		Has the ability to narrate his or her observations
   		Understands his or her duty to tell the truth
   		Can keep the jury on the edge of their seats

6 points

QUESTION 2

1. For a conviction in a criminal court, the government must prove:

   		that a crime occurred.
   		that the defendant committed or was a party to the crime.
   		proof of corpus delicti.
   		that there is proof beyond a reasonable expectation of due process.

6 points

QUESTION 3

1. All of the following are evidentiary in a court of law except:

   		a witness statement.
   		an attorney’s opening statement.
   		items obtained during a search warrant.
   		conversations had during a wiretap.

6 points

QUESTION 4

1. The police noticed a domestic violence situation occurring in a backyard while flying their police drone in a crime-ridden neighborhood. Within minutes, they also received calls from the neighbors who stated they saw the husband come outside and retrieve a gun from the trunk of his car and yell out “get ready to meet death.” This residence is a known drug house and is heavily fortified. Under what situation can the police enter this house without a warrant?

   		Exigency and emergency situation
   		Buy-and-bust operation
   		The Patriot Act of 2001
   		Eighth Amendment

6 points

QUESTION 5

1. Which privilege is perhaps the oldest of all of the privileges?

   		Husband – Wife
   		Physician – Patient
   		Attorney – Client
   		Clergy – Penitent

6 points

QUESTION 6

1. Which amendment in the Bill of Rights is directly related to the Miranda warning?

   		Amendment 5
   		Amendment 2
   		Amendment 4
   		Amendment 3

6 points

QUESTION 7

1. As an attorney, which evidence is not the best evidence to have in a court of law?

   		Expert witness testimony
   		DNA evidence
   		Tire impressions
   		Eyewitness statement

6 points

QUESTION 8

1. All of the following are legal parameters of a photographic array except:

   		there must be group of eight photos, which would include one of the suspects.
   		suggestions from officers cannot be made.
   		photos must be in color.
   		the witness should view photographs independently and out of the presence of other witnesses.

6 points

QUESTION 9

1. The inevitable discovery rule is defined as:

   		an exception to the exclusionary rule where legally discovered evidence was inadmissible based on the fruits of the poisonous tree doctrine.
   		an exception to the exclusionary rule where illegally discovered evidence would certainly have been discovered legally.
   		an expectation that the exclusionary rule is legally covered when police do not give the Miranda warning to suspects who are innocent until proven guilty.
   		an exception to the Terry stop or the stop-and-frisk rule where illegally discovered evidence would certainly have been discovered legally.

6 points

QUESTION 10

1. Which one of the following situations would have evidence excluded under the exclusionary rule?

   		The police, who are serving a warrant, find cocaine on the nightstand in the room where the subject was apprehended.
   		A suspect was picked up for questioning, and he or she asked for a lawyer; the police stated that he or she was not under arrest and continued to ask questions. After 5 hours of questioning, the subject confessed to a burglary and armed robbery.
   		A state trooper pulls over a vehicle and is given consent to search the trunk area. The trooper finds a kilo of heroin and an assault rifle with the serial number scratched off.
   		The police, who are serving a warrant, find a bottle of alcohol on the nightstand in the room where the subject was apprehended.

When can writings or documents be used as evidence in court? Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

2. What types of evidence can be brought into court? Your response must be at least 75 words in length

3. What are two examples of evidence that can be used in court as long as the evidence followed the proper chain of custody? Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

4. What is meant by exclusionary evidence? Your response must be at least 75 words in length.