If an Item of Evidence Is Not in the Courtroom

question 53

Multiple Choice

If an item of evidence is not in the courtroom when a witness is testifying about it:

• A)the judge is required to grant a recess so the attorney can bring it to the courtroom.
• B)the attorney can be held in contempt of court for failing to bring the evidence at the time it is needed.
• C)the witness will not be allowed to testify about the evidence.
• D)the judge may rule that the item may not be admitted into evidence.

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Definitions:

Intimacy

Refers to a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.

Tone

The attitude or approach that the speaker or writer takes towards the subject, reflected in their choice of words or style.

Passive Voice

A grammatical construct wherein the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb, often distancing the subject from the action.

Impersonal Tone

A communication style that lacks personal emotion or feeling, often used in formal contexts.