In a Criminal Trial for Assault, the Prosecutor May Introduce

question 58

Multiple Choice

In a criminal trial for assault, the prosecutor may introduce evidence that the defendant has failed to pay court ordered child support for 5 years in order to:

• A) Demonstrate to the jury that the defendant is a "bad person"
• B) Help establish motive for the crime
• C) Focus attention on the criminal charge
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Dominant Class

Refers to the social group holding the most power, wealth, or influence within a society at a given time.

Livestock

Domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as meat, milk, and wool.

Peons

Historically, laborers or workers in Latin America who were indebted to their employers, often working for little or no pay to pay off a debt.

Serfs

Laborers in feudal society who were bound to work on their lord's estate, possessing limited freedom.