CASE 10.2 Chad Faulstick, a Construction Worker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Is Arrested

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CASE 10.2
Chad Faulstick, a construction worker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is arrested for the premeditated murder of his wife, Charity. Charity, a school teacher in Pittsburgh, was found dead and buried in woods approximately three miles from her house two weeks after she was reported missing by her parents. Given this information, answer the following questions.
-Having presented its case against Mr. Faulstick, the prosecution rests. Concerned that the state has not proved the charge against the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt, Mr. Faulstick's attorney enters a motion for what

• A)Cross-examination
• B)Direct verdict
• C)Exculpatory clause
• D)Rebuttal verdict

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