Which of the Following Scenarios,if Identified,can Result in a Mistrial

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios,if identified,can result in a mistrial?

• A) Ginny, one of the jury, avidly followed the polls conducted by the media to know the people's opinion on the trial.
• B) Derek, the defense attorney, concealed his client's drinking habit as he felt it would be prejudicial to the client in the ongoing case of banking fraud.
• C) Silvia, the attorney for the prosecution, raised an objection for every evidence presented by the defense attorney.
• D) Rico, an expert witness, stated an opinion on the evidence without first testifying to the underlying facts.

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Definitions:

Sensory Store

The initial process of storing sensory information after it is received, lasting for a very brief period.

Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.

Selectively

The act of choosing specific items or data while ignoring others based on certain criteria.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.