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Opinion Evidence

Question 1 of 4

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The following statement given by a doctor is opinion: "Those injuries are consistent with sexual assault."

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 4

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Expert opinion evidence is...

Select one of the following:

  • Admissible so long as the jury's decision is not prejudicially swayed by the opinion.

  • Presumptively admissible

  • Presumptively inadmissible

Explanation

Question 3 of 4

1

Where the distinction between opinion and fact is not clear...

Select one of the following:

  • It is presumptively treated as opinion.

  • It is up to the judge to use discretion as to whether to admit it.

  • It is presumptively treated as fact.

Explanation

Question 4 of 4

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Which of the following is NOT part of the test in R v Mohan for admitting expert evidence?

Select one of the following:

  • Relevance

  • Necessity

  • Absence of any exclusionary rule

  • General acceptance of the expert's technique

  • The expert is properly qualified

Explanation

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