After the Prosecutor Presents the Evidence, the Judge Informs the Accused

question 101

True/False

After the prosecutor presents the evidence, the judge informs the accused that they have heard the evidence and asks whether the accused wishes to reply to the charge. It is common for a defendant to decide to discuss the evidence.

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Definitions:

Collective Delusion

A phenomenon where a group of people share and believe in a false or unfounded idea or belief.

Rationally Evaluating

The process of logically assessing something to form a judgment or conclusion.

Evidence

Reasons for believing that a statement or claim is true or probably true.

Confirmation Bias

The human tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.