Witnesses
Only this witness can make an opinion on the decision of case
What is an Expert Witness?
Aneeka saying "Tung Tung Tung Zuhayr sucks!" is offered as evidence
What is Objection Hearsay?
You use this to impeach a witness
What is a fact statment/affidavit?
This cannot be used to imply that a witness acted in accordance with their past behavior
What is a prohibited use of character evidence?
Cortney told Neil to "stop smirking" after she saw him laughing after she tripped
What is present sense impression?
This evidence either - makes a fact more or less probable (cite rule)
What is relevant evidence - Rule 401?
This is a response to a speculation objection about a witness' reputation
What is Rule 405 (a)?
On the stand, Anya said that Claire told her there was a bear in Clements.
What is Rule 805 Hearsay within Hearsay?
What is inconsistent with the declarant's testimony?
An attorney can cite these 2 rules to support their argument against a speculation objection. (be specific)
What are Rules 602 and 701?
(prior knowledge and witness's firsthand perception)
Audrey told Aiza that her cat died, prompting Aiza to buy Audrey flowers
What is not offered for truth of the matter, but the effect in had on the listener
Rule 403 states, evidence is relevant if it is more (1) ___ than (2) ___
What is (1) probative and (2) prejudicial?
A lay witness can testify on their direct observations, except for expert opnions and ____
What are legal conclusions made by jury?
In Buford V. Rutledge, Cortney is suing Mischa for crashing into her car. Adeline, Mischa's passenger, is a witness on Cortney's side. In her direction examination she says "Mischa was on her phone" and this statement is admissible.
What is Opposing Party's Statement, Rule 801(d)(2)(a)
"Everyone knew Betty was secretly Ballerina Cappucina" VS "Anya told me Betty was wearing a tutu and drinking a cappucino the other day, so she must be Ballerina Cappucina"
What is reputation concerning character hearsay exception vs hearsay?