An Example of Circumstantial Evidence of an Inference of Consciousness

question 32

Multiple Choice

An example of circumstantial evidence of an inference of consciousness of person's guilt is:

• A) The defendant invoking his or her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during cross-examination of the defendant by the prosecutor
• B) The defendant in a rape case weighed more than two times more than the victim weighed, allowing him to take advantage of his size to subdue and rape the victim
• C) The defendant destroyed the clothing that he was wearing on the day of the murder
• D) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Very-Low-Birth-Weight (VLBW)

Very-Low-Birth-Weight refers to newborns weighing less than 1500 grams (3 pounds, 4 ounces) at birth, often linked to premature birth and requiring specialized medical attention.

Premature

Born before the full term of gestation. (Also referred to as preterm.)

Low Birth Weight

A condition in newborns where the birth weight is less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), often due to premature birth or developmental issues during the pregnancy.

Adequate Prenatal

Describes sufficient and appropriate medical and nutritional care during pregnancy, crucial for the health and well-being of both mother and child.