The trial of famous football star Oxford Jack Wilson, accused of killing his brother-in-law, is underway. On direct examination, the prosecutor asks a doctor the following question: “As a result of your examination of the DNA evidence found at the scene and the DNA evidence of the defendant, do you have an opinion as to whether they match?” What is the likely objection by the defense to the question asked of the doctor, and will the doctor be able to give her opinion as to the DNA evidence?
To establish probable cause to make an arrest, a police offi…
To establish probable cause to make an arrest, a police officer can consider ________.
As a general rule, the Fourth Amendment requires police to o…
As a general rule, the Fourth Amendment requires police to obtain ________ before conducting a search or seizure.
Continuing from the facts in the previous question, while qu…
Continuing from the facts in the previous question, while questioning a police officer on direct examination, the prosecutors play an audiotape of a phone conversation between Oxford Jack’s wife and her now-deceased brother. This audiotape includes the wife discussing fears that her husband might be a violent man. However, Oxford Jack’s wife is not actually able to appear in person because she has fled the country, fearing for her safety. What is the likely objection by the defense to the playing of the audiotape of the wife and would the audiotape be permitted to be played or not?
Under no circumstances may police make a warrantless entry i…
Under no circumstances may police make a warrantless entry into a home to effect an arrest.
Police are permitted to temporarily detain persons for quest…
Police are permitted to temporarily detain persons for questioning when they have “reasonable suspicion” that criminal activity is afoot.
A defendant is entitled to have the jury instructed on the l…
A defendant is entitled to have the jury instructed on the law applicable to any legitimate theory of defense supported by the evidence.
The Supreme Court has held that indigents accused of felonie…
The Supreme Court has held that indigents accused of felonies have the right to be represented by counsel at public expense.
Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT?
In reviewing the constitutionality of child pornography laws…
In reviewing the constitutionality of child pornography laws, the U.S. Supreme Court has applied a different standard than that it has applied in dealing with the issue of obscenity.