Inner Checklist-Evidence

Question 1

Relevancy

Answer 1

1. Logical
2. Legal
3. Limited Authority

Question 2

Recurring Patterns of Circumstantial Evidence

Answer 2

1. Character Evidence Rules of Exclusion
2. “Other Crimes” Evidence (KIS MOM PIP)
3. Habit, Custom, Trade Usage
4. Similar Happenings (Other Accidents) Evidence
5. Public Policy Rules of Exclusion
   
   • Subsequent Remedial Measures
   • Offers to Compromise Disputed Claims
   • Payment of Medical, Hospital or Other Similar Expenses.
   • Withdrawn Guilty Please/Nolo Contendere Pleas
   • Liability Insurance

Question 3

Direct Examination (Objections)

Answer 3

1. Argumentative
2. Compound
3. Non-Responsive
4. Assuming Facts
5. Vague/Ambiguous
6. Asked and Answered
7. Narrative
8. Speculation
9. Leading Questions

Question 4

Cross Examination

Answer 4

1. Prior Bad Acts
2. Conviction of Crime
3. Poor Reputation for Truthfulness
4. Bias
5. Prior Inconsistent Statements
6. Contradiction
7. Attack on Sensory Perceptions

Question 5

Opinion Testimony

Answer 5

1. Competency
2. Lay
3. Expert

Question 6

Types of Evidence

Answer 6

1. Real
2. Demonstrative
3. Scientific
4. Documentary

Question 7

Approach to Documentary Evidence

Answer 7

1. Relevancy
2. Authentication
3. Best Evidence Rule
4. Hearsay
5. Privileges
6. Parol Evidence Rule

Question 8

Approach to Hearsay

Answer 8

1. Hearsay Rule
2. Exclusion
3. Exemption
4. Exceptions

Question 9

Privileges

Answer 9

Relationships Can Create Happiness With Exceptions

1. Relationship
2. Communication
3. Confidential
4. Holder
5. Waiver
6. Exceptions