Objections? Rules? Hart-ley know her
What is Rule 601?
Competency to Testify in General. This basically means everyone is competent to testify in court unless the rules say otherwise.
Ginger v. Heisman (2015)
Absent particularized reason to believe that the communication may have been sent by someone else, the fact that an electronic communication (an email, text, or social media post) is listed as coming from a number or account that is either known or purports to belong to a particular person is sufficient foundation that the communication was sent by the person.
"Yes, I know how air tanks work."
Charlie Martin 🤿
What is exhibit 13?
Oxalic Acid Label 🧪
What stipulation is "The Parties agree that Hotel Lux is located in Charlotte County, Midlands."
Stip. 5
801(d)2
Party Opponent
State v. Rich (1904)
In a criminal case, the burden is proof beyond a reasonable doubt with respect to each and every element of the charged offense(s). The burden is on the State and never shifts to the defendant.
"During COVID, my channel really took off when I started recapping old seasons of shows while hanging out with Cook at Chuggies. By the time the world opened up again, I was able to make podcasting my full-time job."
Taylor Jha
Hotel Exterior
What is stipulation 11?
Exhibits 1, 8, 17, 22, are preadmitted as evidence without objections and may be referenced at any time during the trial starting with opening statements. What stipulation is this?
What objection would you use?
Mx. Rivera what do you do for a living?
"Hi I am Taren Rivera, and I was an investigator for 10 years. I now work for the FTC for two years. I also really like reality TV my favourite show is the secret lives of Mormon wives but I also really like Love Island. I the other day went to the grocery store and I, etc."
🚨RELEVANCE HELLO🚨
Homel v. Arnzen (2015)
For purposes of MRE 801(d)(2), police officers, prosecutors, informants, and others working with law enforcement officials are not an “opposing party” of a criminal defendant.
I sent Riley a couple of anonymous texts saying: “I know you’ve been cheating” and “Wait until the Feds learn about how you rig the show.”
Nel Doos
What is exhibit 27?
CV of Dr. Atlas Hartley
If Dr. Atlas Hartley is NOT called to testify what stip. pre-admits exhibits 3 & 4?
19
Rule 704
Opinion on an Ultimate Issue
Davis v. Adams (1993)
In determining reliability, judges should consider only the methods employed and the data relied upon, not the conclusions themselves. The proponent of the evidence has the burden of proving each section of Rule 702 by a preponderance of the evidence.
"They were absolutely devastated, but they seemed more sad than angry"
Lennox Reynolds
What is Exhibit 17D?
Zoey Swensons post #charliethechump
The Parties agree that Rob Armstrong, a 34-year-old male, died on April 6, 2025. What stip is this?
3
You are trying to get in a business record as evidence. The opposing council objects to Hearsay--what is an exception that could be used?
Rule 803(6) - Record of Regularly Conducted Activity
America’s Best Cookie v. International House of Waffles (2009)
The Court recognizes that practices differ in other jurisdictions. But, in Midlands, the definition of “hearsay” includes out-of-court statements by a witness who is on the stand or by another person who has or will be testifying in a particular trial. (prior out of court statements!)
"Charlie told me that having the chance for payback was the whole reason Charlie came back for the 10th season."
Riley Kaye
Robs texts with the starting strand, "In case you forget, I win you loose." is what exhibit?
18C
What is stipulation 8?
The Parties agree that as part of the Episode 9 challenge, each contestant had an assigned color, and Rob Armstrong’s assigned color was blue.