Rules of Evidence
If evidence is substantially more prejudicial than it is probative, it must be excluded according to this rule number.
What is 403?
State v Singh states that these two elements are necessary elements of every criminal prosecution.
What are venue and identification?
The state may choose one of these two ways to prove First Degree Murder in the State of Midlands.
What is Charlie Martin...
(1) did purposefully or knowingly cause the death of Rob Armstrong
(2) acted recklessly under circumstances which manifested an extreme indifference to the value of human life
This is an example of something that is NOT hearsay (can have multiple correct answers).
What is
- A declarant witnesses prior statement IF the statement is inconsistent with the declarant's current testimony
- An opposing party's statement
- A statement that is offered to show subsequent action, not for its truth
What case law states "Midlands does not permit parties to use their experts as weapons in a trial by ambush or unfair surprise."
What is Kane Software Co. v. Mars Investigations (1998)?
This is the explanation Charlie Martin gave in their interrogation for having oxalic acid in their room.
What is spilling red wine on the hardwood floors?
This rule states that a witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. (Number and Title)
What is 602: Need for Personal Knowledge?
Richards v Mississippi BBQ states that experts may not...
What is be a conduit to hearsay?
This is what happens if Dr. Hartley is not called to testify.
What is exhibits 3 and 4 are pre-admitted?
These are the two prongs that define relevant evidence:
What is
(a) it has any tendency to make a fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence; and
(b) the fact is of consequence in determining the action.
State v Rich states that in a criminal case, the burden is these two things.
A) proof beyond a reasonable doubt with respect to each and every element of the charged offense(s), and
B) on the State and never shifts to the defendant.
Stipulation 18 states that Rob Armstrong's estate did this prior to trial.
What is filed a wrongful death claim against Selcov Studios and settled prior to trial?
This is rule 805 (title and summarized definition).
What is Hearsay Within Hearsay: Hearsay within hearsay is not excluded by the rule against hearsay if each part of the combined statements conforms with an exception to the rule.
State v Deters holds that this evidence is not relevant, and in fact may be improper.
Evidence (during the guilt phase) that is directed solely to the penalty to be given to the defendant if found guilty.
Riley Kaye mentions five different terms of her immunity deal. These are three of them.
1. 11 months and 29 days of jail time.
2. A fine of $10,000
3. Would not work for any television show that involved a monetary prize for a period of one year
4. Not allowed to sell her story or profit from discussing The Saboteurs on any media including books, articles, podcasts, or television shows without disclosing the sums she was paid
5. Must include everything they know about their relationship with Charlie Martin, as well as everything they know about Martin’s actions leading up to and during the filming of The Saboteurs Season 10