Rules of evidence

Question 1

The facts proven or disproven in the courts by evidence are?

Answer 1

Facts in issue

Question 2

What is hearsay?

Answer 2

Evidence not perceived by 1 of the 5 senses

Question 3

What type of evidence can be given by an expert or someone with experience in a field?

Answer 3

Opinion

Question 4

What are the two types of opinion evidence?

Answer 4

Expert & Non-Expert

Question 5

What type of evidence is based on past behaviour?

Answer 5

Character

Question 6

Can the defence raise evidence of good character?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Can the prosecution raise evidence of bad character?

Answer 7

No (but past convictions may still effect outcome of case)

Question 8

Who has the burden of proof?

Answer 8

Prosecution (police)

Question 9

Police must prove…

Answer 9

Beyond reasonable doubt

Question 10

Defence must prove…

Answer 10

Balance of probabilities

Question 11

What is my state of mind if I believe it exists or will exist?

Answer 11

Intention

Question 12

What is my state of mind if I can extend to results that may or may not pass?

Answer 12

Recklessness

Question 13

What is my state of mind if I fail to exercise appropriate or ethical care?

Answer 13

Negligence