Let's Say You Are a Defense Attorney and Are Defending

question 159

Essay

Let's say you are a defense attorney and are defending a client on a murder charge. The victim was found in a dark alley. A witness had a glimpse of a shadowy figure standing over the body. The police thoroughly interrogate the witness and arrest a young man. The man has an alibi. There is no other evidence against him, except that of the witness. The witness is positive. What factors may lead you to doubt this strong testimony of the witness? Pretend you are the defense attorney and, with your knowledge of the problems with eyewitness testimony and memory, tell the jury why they should be doubtful of the witness.

Understand the principles of ADTs (Abstract Data Types) and their significance in data hiding and encapsulation.

Understand the concept and usage of copy constructors in Java.

Recognize the role of garbage collection and the finalize() method in Java.

Understand the concept of jurisdiction and differentiate between its types, including subject matter jurisdiction, jurisdiction over the person, in rem, and in personam.

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Definitions:

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