Which of the Following Statements Reflects the U

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in District of Columbia v. Armes regarding the qualification of person with a severe mental challenge to testify in a criminal proceeding?

• A) The U.S. Supreme Court held that an individual's mental incapacity automatically disqualifies him or her from testifying as a witness at trial.
• B) The U.S. Supreme Court held that the judge was to evaluate an individual's mental capacity to understand the oath and the consequences of violating the oath in determining if the person was qualified to testify.
• C) The U.S. Supreme Court held that the person offering the witness had to establish the individual's mental capacity to observe and remember events.
• D) The U.S. Supreme Court held that a person suffering from partial insanity is not capable of giving an accurate statement of what he or she saw or heard.

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