Physical Security Professional Certification Practice Exam

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What are declarations that occur as spontaneous utterances to shocking events called?

Habeas declarations
Res Gestae declarations
Res Vita declarations
Free-voice declarations

The correct answer is: Res Gestae declarations

The correct answer is B, Res Gestae declarations. Res Gestae is a legal term that refers to statements made during or immediately after an event that are considered spontaneous and without the opportunity for reflection. This concept recognizes that when individuals react to shocking or significant events, their spontaneous utterances often provide an accurate reflection of the situation as they experienced it. These declarations are deemed admissible in court because they are made under the stress of excitement caused by the event, which diminishes the likelihood of fabrication. Res Gestae captures the essence of acts or words that together help convey the context or immediate reaction to an event, making them valuable for evidential purposes. Other options, while they may seem plausible, do not accurately characterize these spontaneous statements. The term "Habeas declarations" does not exist in this context, and "Res Vita" refers to concepts that are unrelated to immediate spontaneous utterances. "Free-voice declarations" is not a recognized legal term. Therefore, Res Gestae declarations accurately encompass the nature and admissibility of utterances that occur spontaneously in the face of shocking events.