Scott Rudy Finds Out That His Girlfriend Is Cheating on Him

question 71

Multiple Choice

Scott Rudy finds out that his girlfriend is cheating on him with his best friend. Scott goes over to his best friend's house and finds his girlfriend and his best friend in a compromising embrace. Scott  takes out his gun, and shoots and kills both of them. Scott is arrested and charged with two counts of murder. At his trial Scott claims he was insane at the time of the murder as his defense.

• A)Which judicial concept requires that defendants be given the opportunity to participate in their defense? ​
• B)Due process
• C)Right against self-incrimination
• D)Prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment
• E)Right to a jury trial

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Definitions:

Statute Of Limitations

A statute prescribing a period of limitations for bringing certain kinds of legal action.

Tort

A civil wrong or breach of duty to another person, as defined by law, that results in harm or injury, leading to legal liability.

Misdemeanor

A lesser crime than a felony, punishable by a fine and/or county jail time for up to one year.

Public Intoxication

A legal offense involving being visibly drunk or under the influence of drugs in a public space.