Criminal Law Evidence

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What happens when the accused admits sufficient facts?

The court proceeds to sentencing (correct)
The state leads evidence to prove the accused's guilt
The accused is found not guilty
The trial proceeds with the accused's statement as the basis of defense

What is the purpose of the accused's statement in a trial?

To prove the accused's innocence
To prove the prosecution's case
To establish the accused's guilt
To define the issue in dispute at trial and shorten proceedings (correct)

What is the State's role in the evidence stage of a trial?

To lead evidence to prove the accused's innocence
To make a statement on behalf of the accused
To call witnesses and present documentary evidence (correct)
To question the accused

What happens if the accused chooses not to make a statement?

The trial proceeds without the accused's statement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a guilty plea?

The court convicts and proceeds to sentencing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of formal admissions in a trial?

The accused can admit allegations, which the state doesn't have to lead evidence for (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of evidence is given by a witness who testifies about what they personally saw, heard, or perceived with their own senses?

Direct evidence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of circumstantial evidence in a trial?

To allow the court to infer the accused's guilt from other facts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of direct evidence?

It is subjective and dependent on the reliability of the witness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard for drawing an inference of guilt against an accused?

The court is only justified in drawing an inference of guilt if it is the only reasonably possible inference (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the court in evaluating evidence?

To weigh the evidence and draw inferences (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of having another reasonably possible inference that is consistent with the accused's innocence?

The accused is entitled to the benefit of a reasonable doubt (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the Defence chooses to close its case without leading any evidence?

The accused is at risk of being convicted solely on the State's evidence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the accused testifying in their own trial?

They can be cross-examined by the State and questioned by the Court (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Defence calling witnesses?

To corroborate the accused's testimony (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the State's evidence fails to withstand scrutiny?

A reasonable doubt exists, and the Court will acquit (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final stage of the trial after the Defence closes its case?

The argument stage (D) Signup and view all the answers

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