The Hearsay Rules
What is the Basic definition of the Hearsay Rule?
What is a dying declaration in context of Hearsay exceptions?
A statement made by someone who believes they are about to die, which Can be used in court if it relates to the cause or circumstances of death
What are the two main types of Evidence?
direct or circumstantial Evidence
What does real Evidence consist of?
Physical material or taxes of physical activity
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Mount Everest
What does Hearsay typically involve?
repeating what someone else says
Why are spontaneous statements considered a Hearsay exception
Made in the heat of excitement before the person has time to think
What does direct evidence do?
Proves a fact without requiring inference
Y/N: Can real evidence be direct or circumstantial?
Yes
What is the currency of Japan?
Yen
What do judges usually instruct juries to do regarding Hearsay?
Judges usually tell juries to ignore hearsay statement
Under what conddition might Out-of-court statements be allowed as an exception?
May be allowed if recorded during great excitement or stress
What are some examples of direct evidence?
photos,video recordings,and eyewitness testimony
What are some examples of real evidence?
Weapons, Tire tracks, Ransom notes, and fingerprints
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Samuel Ruiz
Beside statement what else does the hearsay rule prohibit?
prohibits “second hand evidence”
What types of recordings might be admissible in some states as evidence, despite being a form of Hearsay?
some states allow 9-1-1 recordings or victim interview tapes as evidence
What does circumstantial evidence require?
Requires the judge or jury to draw conclusion
How is real evidence often introduced in court?
introduced in court as exhibits
Who is the best wrestler
MR.VALENZUELA
T/F does the Hearsay rule prohibit Second hand Evidence?
True
What basis do these exceptions to the Hearsay rule exist?
exceptions exist based on precedent and tradition
What are example of circumstantial evidence?
Hearing gunshots and seeing someone run with a smoking gun
What type of Evidence is documentary evidence like records and journals?
Real Evidence
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