Chapter 3

Question 0

This means enough evidence to justify submission of the matter to the jury if unchallenged by the other side

Answer 0

Prima facie

Question 1

This refers to the obligation placed on one side in a trial to produce evidence

Answer 1

Burden of production

Question 2

This id the burden placed upon a party to convince the jury with regard to a particular issue

Answer 2

Burden of persuasion

Question 3

What does the burden of proof require the prosecution to provide?

Answer 3

Evidence sufficient to justify a conviction

Question 4

What are the different levels of the burden of proof

Answer 4

• by a preponderance of the evidence
• proof beyond a reasonable doubt
• proof by clear and convincing evidence

Question 5

This means that the facts asserted are more probably true than false

Answer 5

By a preponderance of the evidence

Question 6

What is the most famous attempt at defining reasonable doubt

Answer 6

In commonwealth v. Webster

Question 7

What is it when the jury believes it is more likely than not?

Answer 7

Proof by a preponderance of the evidence

Question 8

Which proof lies somewhere between a preponderance of the evidence and proof beyond a reasonable doubt?

Answer 8

Clear and convincing evidence

Question 9

When was the exclusionary rule first used?

Answer 9

Mapp v. Ohio

Question 10

What case put am end to the silver platter doctrine?

Answer 10

Elkins v. United Stated

Question 11

What are justification and excuse defenses referred as?

Answer 11

Affirmative defenses