Before Ruling on a Motion for a Change of Venue

question 27

Multiple Choice

Before ruling on a motion for a change of venue, the trial judge would likely consider _____.

• A) the nature of pretrial publicity and the extent to which it has circulated in the community
• B) the time elapsing between dissemination of publicity and the date of trial
• C) the severity and notoriety of the offense charged
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Legal Capacity

The ability of an individual or entity to enter into legally binding contracts, recognizing that the person has the requisite age and mental capability to understand and agree to the terms.

Mental Ability

Refers to the capacity to perform cognitive tasks, understand complex ideas, learn from experience, apply logic and reason, and adapt to new situations.

Voidable

Voidable refers to a legal term indicating that a contract or agreement is valid and enforceable but can be annulled by one party due to certain circumstances, such as misrepresentation or duress.

Disaffirm

The legal act of denying or rejecting the validity of a contract or agreement, especially by a party who was minor at the time of entering the contract.