Adam Snuck Up on a Man Named Bill Who Appeared

question 13

Multiple Choice

Adam snuck up on a man named Bill who appeared to be sleeping on a bench in the park. When Adam grabbed the wallet that was protruding from Bill's hip pocket, Bill woke up. Adam and Bill got into a scuffle that resulted in Bill having a bloody nose. Adam has been charged with robbery which is defined as taking something of value from the immediate presence of a person by force or threat of force. Evidence indicating that Adam intended to steal Bill's wallet:

• A) The prosecution has the burden of proof on Adam's intent to take the wallet
• B) The defense must establish that Adam had no intent to take the wallet as part of its burden of proof
• C) The prosecution has the burden of persuasion on the issue of Adam's intent to take the wallet
• D) Once the prosecution introduces evidence showing that Adam intended to take the wallet, the defense has the burden of disproving Adam's intent to take the wallet

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Definitions:

Coagulation

The process of blood changing from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot, which is an essential part of hemostasis to stop bleeding.

Agglutination

The clumping together of particles, typically cells or proteins, often caused by an antigen-antibody reaction.

Hemostasis

The process of blood clotting and the cessation of bleeding from a damaged vessel.

Hematopoiesis

The process by which the body produces blood cells, encompassing the formation of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the bone marrow.