All Information That Is Material and Favorable to the Accused

question 85

Multiple Choice

All information that is material and favorable to the accused defendant because it casts doubt on the defendant's guilt or on the evidence the government intends to use at trial is called:

• A)Exculpatory evidence.
• B)Fruit of the poisonous tree.
• C)Innocuous evidence.
• D)Explanatory evidence.

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Definitions:

Preponderance of Evidence

The standard of proof commonly used in civil lawsuits, requiring that more than 50% of the evidence must support the plaintiff's claims to win the case.

Beyond Reasonable Doubt

The standard of evidence required to validate a criminal conviction in most courts in the United States.

Medicare False Claims Act

A federal law aimed at combating fraud and abuse in the Medicare program by penalizing those who knowingly submit false claims.

False Claims Act

A federal law that allows individuals to sue on behalf of the government for false claims made to governmental programs and collect a portion of any damages awarded.