If the Defense Introduces Evidence on the Basic Fact in Order

question 53

Multiple Choice

If the defense introduces evidence on the basic fact in order to establish a rebuttable presumption, the prosecution should:

• A)disprove the basic fact.
• B)disprove the presumed fact.
• C)disprove either the basic fact or the presumed fact.
• D)ask that the jury be instructed that presumptions cannot be used in criminal cases.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenditures that fluctuate directly in relation to the amount of goods or services produced.

Relevant Range

The relevant range is a level of activity within which assumptions about variable and fixed cost behaviors are valid, used for budgeting and forecasting.

Activity Level

A measure of the volume of work or operations in a company, influencing variable costs and often used for budgeting and performance evaluation.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, insurance, and salaries of permanent staff.