Why does the question of whether something counts as properly "scientific" matter to questions of evidence in criminal law? what are some of the problems with applying criteria that are meant to determine whether something is a science in court cases?

The defendant is charged with the battery of a bouncer at a local tavern. at the trial, the prosecutor introduces evidence that while the bouncer was attempting to question the defendant about her intoxicated demeanor, the defendant committed a battery on the bouncer. the defendant attempts to defend against the charge on the basis of self-defense, insisting that the bouncer used excessive force in stopping her from entering the tavern. the defendant attempts to introduce into evidence an authenticated copy of the tavern records that show that three patrons had written complaints against the bouncer within the past six months for the use of excessive force. the prosecutor objects on the grounds that the records are inadmissible character evidence. should the court sustain the objection?

Suppose that a father is walking his young daughter to school when a driver of an automobile negligently runs off the road and onto the sidewalk, hitting the girl but not her father. the young girl dies from her injuries. the father suffers severe emotional distress by seeing his daughter die and manifests his distress by suffering physically. which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the father's right to sue and recover damages from the driver of the automobile? a. the father can sue and recover damages from the driver of the automobile for intentional infliction of emotional distress for the severe distress he suffered by seeing his daughter die. b. the father cannot sue the driver since tort law does not recognize strict liability for automobile accidents. c. the father cannot sue the driver since the driver did not intend to cause harm. d. the father can sue and recover damages from the driver of the automobile for negligent infliction of emotional distress for the severe distress he suffered by seeing his daughter die. e. the father cannot sue the driver since he did not suffer physical injury himself.

What idea did democritus come up with