If the Defendant Testifies That It Was Physically Impossible for Him

question 13

Multiple Choice

If the defendant testifies that it was physically impossible for him to have committed a crime because he had a bad back and could not lift the heavy object that was stolen:

• A)the jurors can infer that he is not guilty of the crime if they believe him.
• B)the prosecutor must introduce expert testimony showing he has the capacity to commit the crime.
• C)the defendant must provide documentation of his physical disability.
• D)defendant's testimony is inadmissible because lack of physical capacity can only be established by an expert witness.

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Definitions:

Aging Method

An accounting technique used to estimate uncollectible accounts receivable based on the age of each account's outstanding invoices.

Direct Write-off

The Direct Write-off method is an accounting procedure where uncollectible debts from customers are directly written off against income at the time they are deemed uncollectible.

Bad Debts Recovered

Amounts previously written off as uncollectible but later received or recovered, leading to an adjustment in the financial statements.

Accounts Receivable

Outstanding payments from customers to a business for delivered goods or services awaiting settlement.