Relevance

Question 1

Rule 402

Answer 1

Admissibility of relevant evidence

Question 2

Test for relevancy [2 steps]

Answer 2

Evidence is relevant if:

1. It has any tendency to make a fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence; and
2. The fact is of consequence in determining the action.

Question 3

To make more or less probable means ?

Answer 3

Evidence can be relevant even if it does not conclusively establish any fact on its own.

Question 4

Of consequence means?

Answer 4

Facts that matter under the law when resolving a particular dispute.

Question 5

T/F: Evidence of consequence establishes a element or defense of the crime.

Answer 5

TRUE.

Question 6

Relevance depends on the ___ ___ underlying the case.

Answer 6

legal theory/themes

Question 7

General themes are

Answer 7

opening the door + negative evidence

Question 8

opening the door means

Answer 8

irrelevant evidence becomes relevant during trial.

Used to rebut claims or witness testimony

Question 9

T/F: If the underlying legal theory is rejected by the judge, the attorney may still used evidence related to that theory.

Answer 9

FALSE.