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Criminal Law: Burden of Proof

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Who has the duty to persuade the court of the truth of facts by the end of the trial?

The Prosecution (correct)

The Defence

The Judge

The Jury

When does the burden of proof shift to the defence?

After the prosecution has finished presenting its case

When the jury is deliberating

Once a prima facie case has been made (correct)

After the defence has finished presenting its case

What is the prosecution's duty in terms of evidence?

To prove the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

To provide sufficient evidence to create questions for the defence (correct)

To prove the accused is innocent

To disprove the defence's case

What happens when the prosecution makes a prima facie case?

The burden of proof shifts to the defence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the evidential burden of proof?

To provide sufficient evidence to create questions for the defence Signup and view all the answers

What is the constitutional right related to the burden of proof?

The right to proof beyond a reasonable doubt Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a prima facie proof?

To allow the defense party to disprove the evidence Signup and view all the answers

What determines the admissibility of evidence?

The relevance of the evidence to the facts in issue Signup and view all the answers

When is the weight of evidence typically assessed?

At the end of the trial before concluding the case Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of circumstantial evidence?

A witness testifying to suspicious behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of primary evidence?

It is original in nature Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of secondary evidence?

A copy of an ID Signup and view all the answers

Criminal Law: Burden of Proof

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Questions and Answers

Who has the duty to persuade the court of the truth of facts by the end of the trial?

When does the burden of proof shift to the defence?

What is the prosecution's duty in terms of evidence?

What happens when the prosecution makes a prima facie case?

What is the purpose of the evidential burden of proof?

What is the constitutional right related to the burden of proof?

What is the primary purpose of a prima facie proof?

What determines the admissibility of evidence?

When is the weight of evidence typically assessed?

What is an example of circumstantial evidence?

What is the key characteristic of primary evidence?

What is an example of secondary evidence?

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