Judge Weighs Evidence On Acquittal
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Subject distribution
- CRIMINAL1
Example wrong choices
14707_hymnbook_customs · CRIMINAL · Choice ANo, because the evidence shows that both Ruth and Lydia possessed fentanyl.
Why it's attractive
Possession is visible, but agreement is the charged element.
Why it's wrong
Possession is visible, but agreement is the charged element.
14707_hymnbook_customs · CRIMINAL · Choice BYes, because Ruth effectively withdrew from the conspiracy when she cooperated by giving a statement.
Why it's attractive
The statement happened after arrest and does not undo the agreement evidence.
Why it's wrong
The statement happened after arrest and does not undo the agreement evidence.
14707_hymnbook_customs · CRIMINAL · Choice DYes, because the evidence shows only that Ruth and Lydia committed separate possession crimes.
Why it's attractive
The word only breaks because the statement points beyond separate possession.
Why it's wrong
The word only breaks because the statement points beyond separate possession.
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