An Ex Post Facto Law

question 31

Multiple Choice

An ex post facto law

• A)impairs contracts between states.
• B)prevents double jeopardy.
• C)declares an action illegal after it has been committed.
• D)declares a person guilty without the benefit of trial.
• E)None of these choices is true.

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Definitions:

Direct Examination

The portion of a trial in which a witness provides testimony in favor of the party who has called the witness.

Cross-examination

A courtroom process where a witness is questioned by the opposing side's attorney, aiming to challenge the witness's testimony or credibility.

Posttrial Motions

Requests made to the court by the parties involved in a trial, asking the court to amend or reconsider aspects of its judgment after the trial has concluded.

Define

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