evidence rules

Question 1

evidence rule 401

Answer 1

establishes relevance

Question 2

evidence rule 402

Answer 2

relevant evidence is admissible unless any of the following provides otherwise:the United States Constitution; a federal statute; these rules; or other rules prescribed by the Supreme Court.

irrelevant evidence is not admissible

Question 3

evidence rule 403

Answer 3

The court may exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by a danger of one or more of the following: unfair prejudice, confusing the issues, misleading the
jury, undue delay, wasting time, or needlessly presenting cumulative evidence.

Question 4

evidence 702

Answer 4

A witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise if:
(a) the expert’s scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will help the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue;
(b) the testimony is based on sufficient facts or data;
(c) the testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods;
and
(d) the expert has reliably applied the principles and methods to
the facts of the case.

Question 5

evidence 703

Answer 5

An expert may base an opinion on facts or data in the case that the expert has been made aware of or personally observed.