400s
The subject of article IV in the HSMT ROE
What is "Relevancy and its Limits?"
The subject of article VI in the HSMT ROE
What is "Witnesses?"
The subject of article VII in the HSMT ROE
What is "Opinions and and Expert Testimony?"
The subject of article VIII in the HSMT ROE
What is "Hearsay?"
Spousal Privilege
What is rule 501(1)
Evidence is relevant if: (a) it has a tendency to make a fact more or less probable (b) the fact is of consequence in determining the action
What is rule 401? (test for relevance)
A witness may testify to a matter only if evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter.
What is rule 602?
"Opinion Testimony by Lay Witness"
What is rule 701?
An out-of-court statement made for the truth of the matter asserted
What is hearsay?
25 minutes per side
What is the time allowed for direct examinations?
No prejudicial, time-wasting, or confusing evidence
What is rule 403?
Any party, including the party that called the witness, may attack the witness’s credibility.
An opinion is not objectionable just because it embraces an ultimate issue.
What is rule 704(a)?
A statement describing or explaining an event or condition, made while or immediately after the declarant perceived it is admissible.
What is rule 803(1)?
Attorneys shall lay a proper foundation prior to moving admission of evidence. After the motion has been made, the exhibits may still be objectionable on other grounds.
What is rule 49?
Relevant evidence is admissible unless another rule proves otherwise. Irrelevant evidence is inadmissible.
What is rule 402?
Impeachment by Evidence of a Criminal Conviction
What is rule 609?
Acceptable Expert Testimony
What is rule 702?
Hearsay is not admissible unless there's an applicable exception
What is rule 802?
"Argumentative/Ambiguous Questions and Non-Responsive Answers"
What is rule 47? (a,b,c)
Evidence of a person’s character or character trait is not admissible to prove that on a particular occasion the person acted in accordance with the character or trait.
What is rule 404(a)(1)?
Evidence of a witness’s religious beliefs or opinions is not admissible to attack or support the witness’s credibility.
What is rule 610?
In a criminal case, an expert witness must not state an opinion about whether the defendant did or did not have a mental state or condition that constitutes an element of the crime charged or of a defense. Those matters are for the trier of fact alone.
What is rule 704(b)?
A statement relating to a startling event or condition, made while the declarant was under the stress of excitement that it caused is admissable.
What is rule 803(2)?
An attorney shall not ask a question that assumes unproved facts. However, an expert witness may be asked a question based upon stated assumptions, the truth of which is reasonably supported by the evidence.
What is rule 48?