(1) Sufficient facts and data; (2) Reliable methods/principles; (3) those methods were applied to facts/data reliably.
200
MRE 403
More prejudicial than probative
200
MRE 801(d)(1)
Using a person's prior statement to impeach them on cross-examination.
200
Two prongs of Excited Utterance.
(1) Statement relates to startling event/condition (2) made while person is under the stress of the excitement caused.
300
MRE 602
Lack of Personal Knowledge
300
MRE 702
Three three prongs of an Expert
300
Two prongs of Present Sense Impression
(1) Statement describing/explaining an event/condition (2) made while or immediately after the person perceived it.
400
MRE 705
Expert - you can state the conclusions before stating the underlying facts and data.
400
MRE 704
Ultimate Opinion
400
Three Prongs of a lay person.
(1) rationally based on witness's perception; (2) helpful to understanding his testimony/determining a fact in issue; (3) not based on scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge.
500
MRE 608
Witnesses - character evidence is only admissible for truthfulness or untruthfulness.
500
MRE 405
Methods of Proving Character.
500
Four prongs of Business Records - Records of Regularly Conducted Activity
(1) Made at or near the time data was made/compiled; (2) KEPT in the regular course of business; (3) MAKING the record was a regular PRACTICE; (4) conditions are testified to by CUSTODIAN (or someone with knowledge).