Definitions
An oral or written assertion or nonverbal conduct of a person that is offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
"Objection, Hearsay!"
Witness says: "She has a really bad history of stealing"
"Objection, Character evidence"
Rule 801(d)(2)(a)
Admission by a party-opponent.
Rule 701
Opinion Testimony by Lay Witness
How many years has padilla been head coach?
6 years! (9 total)
A witness may not testify to a matter unless the witness has personal knowledge of the matter.
"Objection, lack of personal knowledge!"
"Objection, lack of personal knowledge"
or
"Objection, improper expert opinion"
Rule 803.6
Records of regularly conducted activity
Rule 704
Opinion on the ultimate issue
What state did layla grow up in?
AZ!
A witness’ testimony should be based on the facts and issues of the case being argued.
"Objection, speculation!"
"Im sure he was going at least 90 miles an hour"
"Objection, speculation"
or
"Objection, lack of foundation"
Rule 803.2
Excited utteranc
Rule 403
Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, Waste of Time
How many times has PLMT gone to state?
6 times!
Specific instances of the conduct of a witness, for the purpose of attacking or supporting the witness’ credibility, may not be proved by extrinsic testimony.
"Objection, Character Evidence"
"The defendant was clearly driving like an absolute reckless maniac who didn't care if he killed anyone, he's a danger to society!!!"
"Objection, argumentative"
804(a)(4)
Declarant Unavailable (Death)
Rule 2.2
Unfair Extrapolation
How many languages do the captains speak in total?
6
English (all of us), Russian and German (kat), Portuguese and Mandarin (justin), Arabic (khalid)
While an attorney is not to invite ____ in their questioning of a witness, not all cross-examination questions that ask for testimony as to facts not clearly contained within the Witness Materials call for ____.
"Objection, Unfair Extrapolation"
"He honestly looked like he's someone whose been in trouble with the law before and he has these sketchy scars and tattoos"
"Objection, more prejudicial than probative"
Rule 803.21
A reputation among a person’s associates or in the community concerning the person’s character.
Rule 3.2
Each team participating in a round must have three witnesses and three attorneys. See Rule 4.1(A)4 for point deduction if a team has fewer than seven students to participate (three attorneys, three witnesses, with two of the witnesses acting as timekeeper/bailiff).
What college did Matt go to AND what did he major in?
UW Maddison, Neurobiology & Psychology