You Are a Prosecutor and Are Preparing for an Upcoming

question 43

Multiple Choice

You are a prosecutor and are preparing for an upcoming trial. This is a case of arson, and the defendant is accused of setting fire to a barn, causing it to burn to the ground. According to the Brady decision, what are you obligated to do with the shoeprint information?

• A)Brady did not relate to this question.
• B)You are required to share the evidence with the defense.
• C)You are required to alert the judge.
• D)You do not need to provide it to anyone but you may not use it in the trial.

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