If the Defendant Testifies That It Was Physically Impossible for Him

question 13

Multiple Choice

If the defendant testifies that it was physically impossible for him to have committed a crime because he had a bad back and could not lift the heavy object that was stolen:

• A)the jurors can infer that he is not guilty of the crime if they believe him.
• B)the prosecutor must introduce expert testimony showing he has the capacity to commit the crime.
• C)the defendant must provide documentation of his physical disability.
• D)defendant's testimony is inadmissible because lack of physical capacity can only be established by an expert witness.

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