Circumstantial Evidence and Expert Witness Opinions Quiz

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

How does the court determine the preponderance of evidence in civil cases?

By considering all facts and circumstances of the case, witnesses' manner of testifying, and their means and opportunity of knowing the facts. (correct)

By evaluating the accused's plea of not guilty and the presence of circumstantial evidence.

By considering the accused's extrajudicial confession and the testimony of character witnesses.

By examining the accused's personal credibility and interest in the case.

What does 'proof beyond reasonable doubt' mean in criminal cases?

The accused must provide an extrajudicial confession that is corroborated by other evidence.

The accused is entitled to an acquittal even if there is strong circumstantial evidence against them.

The guilt of the accused must be shown to an absolute certainty, excluding any possibility of error. (correct)

Moral certainty is required to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt.

In a criminal case, what is required to convict an accused based on an extrajudicial confession?

A strong alibi presented by the accused to support the confession.

Sole reliance on the accused's confession without any additional evidence.

Corroboration by evidence of corpus delicti. (correct)

Presentation of character witnesses who vouch for the accused's honesty.

What role does the court play in determining the weight of evidence in civil cases?

Considering all facts and circumstances, witness testimony, and means of knowing facts. Signup and view all the answers

What type of proof is required for conviction in a criminal case?

Proof that excludes any possibility of error. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an extrajudicial confession is not corroborated by evidence of corpus delicti in a criminal case?

The accused is automatically acquitted. Signup and view all the answers

In determining where the preponderance or superior weight of evidence on the issues involved lies, what does the court consider?

All facts and circumstances of the case Signup and view all the answers

'Extrajudicial confession, not sufficient ground for conviction', what is required to make it a sufficient ground for conviction?

Corroboration by evidence of corpus delicti Signup and view all the answers

In civil cases, a party having the burden of proof must establish his or her case by _____________.

A preponderance of evidence Signup and view all the answers

Circumstantial Evidence and Expert Witness Opinions Quiz

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

How does the court determine the preponderance of evidence in civil cases?

What does 'proof beyond reasonable doubt' mean in criminal cases?

In a criminal case, what is required to convict an accused based on an extrajudicial confession?

What role does the court play in determining the weight of evidence in civil cases?

What type of proof is required for conviction in a criminal case?

What happens if an extrajudicial confession is not corroborated by evidence of corpus delicti in a criminal case?

In determining where the preponderance or superior weight of evidence on the issues involved lies, what does the court consider?

'Extrajudicial confession, not sufficient ground for conviction', what is required to make it a sufficient ground for conviction?

In civil cases, a party having the burden of proof must establish his or her case by _____________.

More Quizzes Like This

Quiz sur les expressions de circonstance et les classes des mots

¿Cuánto sabes sobre el complemento locativo-argumental?

Probability Analysis in Criminal Justice System

Preliminary evidential matters

Upgrade to continue