Evidence Essay Rules

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

Proposition 8 amends the California Constitution such that “relevant evidence shall not be excluded in any criminal proceedings.” This rule is subject to some exemptions, including the rule for legal relevance, privileges authorized by the CEC, and hearsay exceptions.

Question 2

Things to discuss with admissibility of evidence

Answer 2

Prop 8

Logical relevance

Legal relevance

Authentication

Hearsay

Character evidence

Confrontation clause