Defendants in a Case Must

question 56

Multiple Choice

Defendants in a case must:

• A)take the witness stand and testify.
• B)answer questions if they elect to take the witness stand.
• C)be represented by counsel.
• D)remain silent.

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Definitions:

Proximate Cause

A legal term referring to an event sufficiently related to an injury that the law considers the event to be the cause of that injury.

Breached Duty

The failure to fulfill a legal or ethical obligation, often leading to liability.

Natural Consequences

Outcomes that happen as a result of behavior that are not planned or controlled by anyone.

Negligence Claim

A legal action taken when a person suffers harm due to another's failure to take reasonable care to prevent such harm.