One of the Most Important Criminal Law Issues Today Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

One of the most important criminal law issues today is whether the Constitution establishes:

• A)that DNA testing is required in all criminal cases.
• B)that DNA testing is required in all cases involving stranger on stranger crimes.
• C)a post conviction right to access previously produced forensic evidence so it can be DNA tested in order to establish innocence.
• D)a post conviction right to retest evidence that was DNA tested during the criminal trial.

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Definitions:

Oral Contract

A verbal agreement between parties that is legally binding.

Statute of Frauds

A rule in law that mandates specific contract types must be written and signed to be legally binding.

Statute of Frauds

A legal principle that requires certain types of contracts to be in writing and signed by the party to be charged, to be enforceable.

Unilateral Contract

An agreement where only one party makes a promise to perform in exchange for an act by the other party, who is not legally obligated to act.