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this rule defines 'any tendency to make a fact more or less probable'?
this rule allows any party to impeach a witness
what is rule 607?
the rule generally bans propensity evidence to prove conduct
what is rule 404(a)?
Hearsay is defined as an out of court statement offered for
what is the truth of the matter asserted?
this rule preseumes all witnesses are competent to testify
the prosecution is bringing charges against a man for murdering his boss. they want to introduce evidence that the man bought flowers for his (the man's, not the bosses, there is no affair) wife four days before the man allegedly murdered the boss. the defense argues this fact is irrelevant to the case.
what is correct, the evidence is irrelevant and should be excluded?
a prosecutor tries to admit extrinsic evidence of a witnesses specific acts of dishonesty. the defense objects under this rule.
what is rule 608(b) and that specific acts cannot be asked about on direct examination only cross and no extrinsic evidence is allowed?
the rule allows evidence of other acts when offered for motive, intent, identity, or other non propensity pruposes
what is rule 404(b)?
a 911 caller describing the crime as it happens may fall under this hearsay exception
what is present sense impression (803(1)) or excited utterance (803(2))?
under rule 602, a witness may only testify if they have [blank] of the matter
what is personal knowledge?
name two of the counterweights that might substantially outweigh probative value under Rule 403
What are unfair prejudice, confusion, delay, waste of time, or cumulative evidence?
this rule automatically admits crimes of dishonesty for impeachment purposes
what is rule 609(a)(2)?
in criminal cases, this party may "open the door" to good character evidence first
who is the defendant?
this rule makes prior inconsistent statements not hearsay when given under oath at a prior proceeding?
what is rule 801(d)(1)(A)?
name two of the elemts as a witness to qualify as an expert under rule 702
the prosecution offers gruesome crime scene photos. defense objects under THIS RULE arguing the photos would inflame the jury.
what is rule 403 and unfair prejudice?
for felony convictions under rule 609(a)(1), when the witness is the criminal defendant, the conviction is admissible if [blank] which is the reverse of a standard of another rule
what is the probative value outweighs its prejudicial effect?
the rule governs that reputation and opinion testimony are generally allowed to prove character, but specific acts are allowed only when character is itself is an element of a claim or defense (and when character is attacked first)
what is rule 405(b)?
this exception pertains to any statements made for the purpose of medical diagnoses or treatment and makes them admissible
what is rule 803(4)?
under rule 606(b) a juror may not testify except regarding [blank]
what is outside influence?
a defendant offers to stipuate to a fact that the prosecution wants to prove with damaging evidence. the prosecution refuses to accept.
what is this is okay because prosecutors are not generally required to accept stipulations from the defendant?
a witness claims memory loss at trial. a party might use this rule to introduce prior inconsistent statements to impeach the witness.
what is rule 613 which permits impeachment by prior inconsistent statements even if the witness claims memory loss?
these rules state that in sexual assault and child molestation cases, prior sexual misconduct may be admitted to show propensity
what are rules 412, 413, 414, 415?
using this exception, the prosecution could use a statement made by a dying victim that utters "It was Joe...he stabbed me"
what is dying declaration under rule 804(b)(2)?
lay opinions must meet these three requirements under rule 701
what are 1) rationally based on perception, 2) helpful to the finder of fact, and 3) not based on specialized knowledge?