Alex v. PCU
The Defendant
Who is Jude Collins?
"He said that he couldn't have killed her because he was too scared"
What is
Hearsay!
A statement describing or explaining an event or condition, made while or immediately after the declarant perceived it.
What is
803.1 Present Sense Impression
You must always address the judge as
What is
Your Honor?
In charge of all plagiarism cases at PCU
Direct Examination: "Weren't you at Chiles that night?"
What is
Leading!
A record or statement of a public office if:
(a) it sets out:
(i) the offices activities;
(ii) a matter observed while under a legal duty to report, but not including, in a criminal case, a
matter observed by law enforcement personal; or
(iii) in a civil case or against the government in a criminal case, factual findings from a legally
authorized investigation;
What is
803.8 Public Records
The side of the courtroom the plaintiff/prosecution sits on
What is
the side the jury is on?
AI use is different than plagiarism, because it does not engage in what behavior
What is "copy-paste" behavior
Cross Exam
Attorney: "And you bought that malorganite, right?"
Witness: "I only use safe fertilizers"
What is
Non-Responsive!
A witness’s credibility may be attacked or supported by testimony about the witness’s reputation for having a character for truthfulness or untruthfulness, or by testimony in the form of an opinion about that character. But evidence of truthful character is admissible only after the witness’s character for truthfulness has been attacked.
What is
608.A Methods of proving character- Reputation or Opinion Evidence
You are only allowed to recross when
What is
when there is a redirect?
According to Bossa, margin of error means
What is
The percent of time AI will incorrectly calculate a complexity score
Attorney: "Permission to enter in the picture of transcript of the testimony describing the security camera footage?"
Judge: "Don't you have the original footage?"
What is
Best Evidence Rule!
Unless the court orders otherwise, an expert may state an opinion — and give the reasons for it — without first testifying to the underlying facts or data. But the expert may be required to disclose those facts or data on cross- examination.
What is
Rule 705. Disclosing the Facts or Data Underlying an Expert’s Opinion
true/false: Circumstantial evidence should not be considered when reaching a verdict
False
Specific Performance
What is
Requires the defendant to fulfill all obligations under the contract, if judgement is in favor of the plaintiff
"He's a really good guy, he is so kind. He bought my dog flowers on valentines day. He is the best."
What is
Bolstering the Witness!
The court may exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by a danger of one or more of the following: unfair prejudice, confusing the issues, misleading the jury, undue delay, wasting time, or needlessly presenting cumulative evidence.
What is
Rule 403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, Waste of Time, or Other Reasons
The steps of impeachment
1. "You prepared a written affidavit for today's trial"
2. Approach opposing counsel and witness with affidavit
3. Show the witness their signature
4. "You wrote this under oath"
5. Point out contradiction
6. Clarify the witnesses answer