The Defendant's Presence at Trial

question 18

Multiple Choice

The defendant's presence at trial:

• A)is absolute, and trial cannot take place without the defendant.
• B)can be forfeited by disruptive behavior.
• C)is not a constitutional right.
• D)is subject to the judge's discretion.

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The process by which older memories can inhibit the retention and retrieval of newer information.

Hippocampal Region

A critical area of the brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Long-Term Memory

The phase or type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain with functions linked to speech production.