Hearsay Testimony Is Sometimes Admissible in Trials Where a Child

question 14

Multiple Choice

Hearsay testimony is sometimes admissible in trials where a child is the alleged victim because:

• A) defendants need to see the accuser.
• B) younger children are sophisticated about sexual matters.
• C) prosecutors want to see the victim.
• D) children may have a hard time facing their abuser.

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A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

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The period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron or muscle is not responsive to further stimulation or is only responsive to stronger-than-normal stimulation.