Authentication Flashcards
1
Q
to satisfy the requirement of authenticating or identifying an item of evidence, the proponent must–
A
procure ev sufficient to support a finding that the item is what the proponent claims
2
Q
All ev is either testimonal or tangible. Types of tangible ev
A
real (voice samples, phys obj)
demonstrative (maps, charts, explanatory)
scientific (testing, fingerprints)
3
Q
physical objects may be authenticated by
A
testimony of personal knowledge
distinctive markings or characteristics
or
chain of custody
4
Q
ancient document rule
A
- is in a condition that creates no suspicion
- was in a place where, if authentic, you’d expect it to be
- 20yo when offered (CL-30)
5
Q
documents w seals documents w signatures attested docs official records publications by a pub authority newspapers and periodicals signs affixed in the course of business notarized docs commerical paper declared by cong to be authentic domestic record of regularly conducted activity foreign record of regularly conducted activity
A
self-authenticating evidence
