Legal Evidence Quiz

What does 'Corpus Delicti' refer to?

• The body of the victim

• The location of the crime

• The body of the crime

• The motive behind the crime

What is an 'Interlocking Confession'?

• A confession corroborative of each other

• A confession made under duress

• A confession that contradicts itself

• A confession made in court

What is 'Hearsay Evidence'?

• Evidence from a witness's own experience

• Evidence that is directly observed

• Evidence not allowed in court

• Evidence based on personal knowledge

What is a 'Dying Declaration'?

• A statement made by a witness

• A statement made by a living person

• A statement made by a person at the point of death

• A statement made in court

What is 'Double Hearsay'?

• Hearsay from a witness

• Hearsay from a second-hand source

• Hearsay that is directly observed

• Hearsay that is admissible in court

What is required for an affidavit to be admissible?

• It must be notarized

• It must be submitted in writing

• The affiant must be present in court

• It must be signed by a judge

Why are dying declarations admissible?

• They are always truthful

• They are made under duress

• They are made in front of a judge

• They are made when the declarant is about to die

What is 'Res Inter Alios Acta'?

• A rule about expert witnesses

• A rule about dying declarations

• A rule about previous conduct

• A rule about hearsay evidence

What is the 'Burden of Proof'?

• The duty to present evidence

• The duty to cross-examine witnesses

• The duty to provide legal representation

• The duty to file a complaint

What does 'Preponderance of Evidence' mean?

• Evidence that is circumstantial

• Evidence that is less than beyond reasonable doubt

• Evidence that is more convincing

• More witnesses than the other side