Question

Marcia Brady is on trial for killing her stepfather Michael. In its case-in-chief, the prosecutor introduces a properly authenticated letter from Jan, Marcia's sister. The letter was found in Marcia's possession when she was arrested, and it is dated the day before the murder. In the letter, Jan wrote that Michael had sexually assaulted her numerous times over the past few weeks. The defense objects to this document as hearsay and inadmissible character evidence. The court should rule that the letter is: a. Admissible for any purpose. b. Admissible to prove Marcia's motive for committing the crime. c. Admissible to prove that Michael actually did sexually assault Jan. d. Inadmissible for any purpose.

Answer 1

Answer: c. Admissible to prove Marcia's motive for committing the crime

Step-by-step explanation:

Judging crimes are complex task to do at courts, especially when it's a critical case and the party who committed it has an evidence for their action.

Marcia Brady has been charged to court for murder, but before her action, she presents to the court why it ended up so, The court should rule that the letter admissible to prove Marcia's motive for committing the crime.