Delving into the rules governing the admissibility of evidence, including hearsay, relevance, authenticity, privileges, character evidence, and expert testimony.
Rules of Evidence 1. Relevance: Evidence must be relevant to the case at hand. It should tend to prove or disprove a fact in question. 2. Hearsay: Generally, hearsay is not admissible. Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted. 3. Authentication: Evidence must be authenticated to ensure it is what it purports to be. This may involve witness testimony or...…
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