Should a Defendant Fear He/she May Not Be Able to Obtain

question 10

Multiple Choice

Should a defendant fear he/she may not be able to obtain a fair trial due to extensive media coverage, he/she would likely file a motion for _____.

• A)a change of representation
• B)a change on venue
• C)discovery
• D)suppression of evidence

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Definitions:

War-Crimes Trials

Legal proceedings conducted to prosecute individuals accused of violating laws and customs of war.

Natural Law

A philosophical theory that posits the existence of a set of laws of nature that are inherent and universal.

Legal Positivism

A school of thought in law that holds that the validity of a law is not related to its morality but on its sources and promulgation.

French Civil Code

A foundational legal document in France, also known as the Napoleonic Code, which influences civil law systems worldwide.