Justice Veritas Is Hearing a Case in Court

question 4

Multiple Choice

Justice Veritas is hearing a case in court.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)If the case involves a civil matter, rather than a criminal matter, the only party entitled to conduct a cross-examination is the plaintiff.
• B)If the case involves a criminal matter, rather than a civil matter, the prosecutor must prove the elements of the offence on a balance of possibilities.
• C)Justice Veritas will allow an expert witness, but not an ordinary witness, to present hearsay evidence.
• D)If the case involves a minor crime, Justice Veritas will require proof on a balance of probabilities.
• E)The rules regarding hearsay evidence apply to statements that someone said to a witness, but not to documents that the witness personally read.

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