The Distinction Between Physical Examination of Assets and Examination of Documents

question 44

Multiple Choice

The distinction between physical examination of assets and examination of documents is dependent on the item being examined.If the object being examined has no inherent value, the evidence is called:

• A) documentation.
• B) confirmation.
• C) physical examination.
• D) observation.

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Definitions:

American Law Institute (ALI)

A prestigious, independent organization in the United States that produces scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and improve the law.

M'Naghten Rule

A legal principle used to determine whether a defendant was mentally capable of understanding the nature of their actions at the time of their crime, influencing criminal responsibility.

Uncontrollable Impulse Rule

A legal defense arguing that a defendant was unable to control their actions due to an overwhelming impulse, leading to criminal behavior.

Durham Rule

A legal standard used to determine insanity, which states that a defendant is not criminally responsible if their unlawful act was the product of mental disease or defect.