Failing to Tell the Prosecutor About Tests Performed on the Murder

question 13

Multiple Choice

Failing to tell the prosecutor about tests performed on the murder weapon that came out negative:

• A)will cause a problem because the prosecutor will think the case is stronger than it really is.
• B)will cause a problem because the prosecutor will fail to disclose information during discovery that the defendant has a constitutional right to know.
• C)may give the defense an edge during cross-examination.
• D)All of these problems may result

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