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Explanation:
8.)
In a personal injury trial, where the plaintiff alleges that because of the auto accident, she
is now suffering from extreme depression, the defense lawyer cross examines the plaintifr
regarding a prior treatment for depression, that was administered five years prior to the
accident. The plaintiff's attorney objects to any questions regarding the plaintiff's
past medical treatment for depression. What is the correct ruling re the prior treatment for
depression?
a) admissible in all personal injury actions
b) admissible due to the fact that he plaintiff has put her psychological condition at issue
c) inadmissible because of the doctor-patient privilege
d) inadmissible because it is irrelevant and prejudicial
9)
The necessary qualifications for a witness to testify as an expert witness are determined
by:
a) the Court (judge)
b) the Court and the prosecutor's office
c) the attorneys representing both parties with the Court approval
d) independent community agencies entrusted with such function
10.)
Which of the following correctly states the proper sequence of a criminal trial:
a) opening stmts./ motions in limine/ voir dire/ charge conf./ summations
b) motions in limine/ voir dire/ opening stmts./ people's case/defense case/ summations
c) motions in limine/ people's case/ charge conf./ voir dire/ defense case
d) people's case/defense case/voir dire/ charge conf./ summations
11.) According to the FRE, the testimony of an expert witness is
a) always admissible to assist the trier of fact
b) admissible if the expert's specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact
determining a fact in issue
c) inadmissible after the Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals case
d) inadmissiblebecause of the "Golden Rule"
12.)
In Frye v. United States, the Court held that expert testimony is admissible if
a) it meets the general acceptance requirement
b) it meets the totality of the circumstances test
c) it meets the FRE 403 balancing test
d) the expert is board certified in his/her field of expertise
