Overview

Question 1

What is evidence?

Answer 1

The limits that are placed on information that the jury can hear.

Question 2

Why is evidence limited?

Answer 2

1) Relevance: Only want the information that matters.
2) Reliability: Only want credible, reliable evidence to go to the jury.
3) Privileged: Jury cannot hear evidence that is protected by a privilege.
4) Constitution: The 6th and 4th amendments often limit what can and cannot be given to a jury.

Question 3

Define: Stipulation

Answer 3

A stipulation is a proposed agreement made between opposing parties prior to trial. Stipulations often address contested FRE 403 Evidence.

Question 4

Define: Motion in Limine

Answer 4

Motions made by either party prior to a civil or criminal trial to resolve important evidentiary issues. The motions are made outside the presence of the jury and ruled on by the judge.