Janice is a trial lawyer defending her client against a murder charge. The district attorney introduces testimony obtained from an eyewitness through hypnosis. Janice immediately objects for which of the following reasons?
A) The testimony is damaging.
B) Ninety percent of hypnotized subjects recall lost memories.
C) The witness was probably highly aroused while the crime was taking place.
D) The witness is likely to be very confident of a memory that could be completely inaccurate.

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The objection is likely related to the fact that hypnosis can lead to false memories, and the witness may be very confident in a memory that is not accurate. This can make the testimony unreliable and prejudicial to the defendant. Option A is not a valid legal reason for objecting to evidence. Option B is a factual statement that does not explain the legal basis for the objection. Option C is also not a legal basis for the objection.

Janice Is a Trial Lawyer Defending Her Client Against a Murder