Lev3701 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Two pieces of evidence about a complaint made soon after an alleged offence of a sexual nature are admissible even if this evidence is about a previous consistent statement. These are: {Ans: 1. evidence that such a complaint was made 2. evidence about the contents of the complaint}corroboration {Ans: - evidential material that independently confirms other (untrustworthy) evidential material and which is admissible}4 circumstances in which secondary evidence of a document will be permitted {Ans: - there is evidence that the original has been destroyed or cannot be located after a diligent search - production of the original would be illegal - production of the original is impossible - the original is in possession of the opposing party or a third party, who refuses to produce it or who cannot be compelled to produce it}What is the general rule regarding evidence of an accused's previous convictions? {Ans: it is inadmissible}Factors on which the court should base its discretion {Ans: - nature of the proceedings - nature of the evidence - purpose for which the evidence is tendered - the probative value of the evidence - the reasons why the evidence is not given by the