The Jury Is Allowed to Consider the Fact That the Defendant

question 24

Multiple Choice

The jury is allowed to consider the fact that the defendant previously threatened the victim:

• A)whenever the defendant does not deny making the threat.
• B)if the threat was made shortly prior to the crime and was very specific.
• C)only if the threats can be confirmed by someone other than the victim.
• D)only if the defendant had previously threatened other people.

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