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What type of evidence should the defendant provide to support their alibi?
What type of evidence should the defendant provide to support their alibi?
- Witness testimonies and CCTV footage
- Receipts and phone records
- General statements and vague details (correct)
- Names of witnesses and locations
In the context of an alibi defense, what does the term 'nexus' refer to?
In the context of an alibi defense, what does the term 'nexus' refer to?
- Collection of corroborative evidence
- Clear connection between alibi and crime (correct)
- Exoneration of the accused
- Physical impossibility of being at the scene of the crime
According to the Court of Appeal, what does a successful plea of alibi establish?
According to the Court of Appeal, what does a successful plea of alibi establish?
- The accused's presence at the scene of the crime
- The accused's omnipresence
- The accused's guilt
- The innocence of the accused (correct)
What is a key requirement for a defendant's alibi to be successful?
What is a key requirement for a defendant's alibi to be successful?
What type of evidence would NOT be considered sufficient to establish an alibi defense?
What type of evidence would NOT be considered sufficient to establish an alibi defense?
What does an alibi defense aim to prove about the accused?
What does an alibi defense aim to prove about the accused?
What must the defendant show in relation to their alibi and the crime committed?
What must the defendant show in relation to their alibi and the crime committed?
Which type of evidence strengthens an alibi claim by providing additional support?
Which type of evidence strengthens an alibi claim by providing additional support?
At what point will vague or general statements be considered sufficient for establishing an alibi defense?
At what point will vague or general statements be considered sufficient for establishing an alibi defense?
What is crucial for a successful plea of the defense of alibi?
What is crucial for a successful plea of the defense of alibi?
