A defendant is on trial for the murder of the victim, who was found beaten to death in his home. evidence already presented has shown that the victim was killed when no one was at home except for the victim and his dog. the prosecution wishes to call a neighbor to the stand who is prepared to testify that she went to the victim's home the day after his murder and that when the defendant came by, the dog ran to a corner, where he cringed and whimpered. the neighbor is also prepared to testify that the dog is normally a very friendly dog, usually greeting visitors to the house, including the defendant, by approaching them with his tail wagging. the defense objects to the neighbor's proposed testimony. how should the court rule on the neighbor's testimony regarding the dog's behavior

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Drew Hammond

21 June, 08:13

A defendant is on trial for the murder of the victim, who was found beaten to death in his home. evidence already presented has shown that the victim was killed when no one was at home except for the victim and his dog. the prosecution wishes to call a neighbor to the stand who is prepared to testify that she went to the victim's home the day after his murder and that when the defendant came by, the dog ran to a corner, where he cringed and whimpered. the neighbor is also prepared to testify that the dog is normally a very friendly dog, usually greeting visitors to the house, including the defendant, by approaching them with his tail wagging. the defense objects to the neighbor's proposed testimony. how should the court rule on the neighbor's testimony regarding the dog's behavior

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Luciana Lam · Answer 1

To first answer the question they should rule out her testimony because of dog it's going to know if its owner is hurt or not there. however how long was the body there because how did the neighbor know that it was the (particular) day after her neighbor was killed.