relevance

Question 1

When might relevant evidence be excluded?

Answer 1

probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice

Question 2

When is evidence relative?

Answer 2

probative and material

Question 3

are the results of polygraphs admissible in VA courts?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

Evidence must be ________ to be admissible

Answer 4

relevant

Question 5

What is character evidence?

Answer 5

generalized info about a person’s character

Question 6

When is character evidence inadmissible?

Answer 6

if offered to prove D has a propensity to do X

Question 7

when is character evidence admissible?

Answer 7

impeachment of D or W

Question 8

character evidence in civil cases

Answer 8

generally inadmissible

admissible if character is at issue

Question 9

Cases when character is at issue

Answer 9

defamation

negligent hiring

negligent entrustment

child custody

Question 10

character in VA criminal cases

Answer 10

D may introduce EV about his own character or the victim’s character through REPUTATION only.

Question 11

VA self defense cases

Answer 11

D may introduce EV of prior bad acts of V.

Question 12

what is opening the door?

Answer 12

Once D offers evidence of his good character or V bad character, the prosecution may rebut by attacking D character

Question 13

habit

Answer 13

VA - only in civil cases

regular response to repeated situations

viewed as an unconscious response

Question 14

When may P introduce D bad acts?

Answer 14

motive
intent
absence of mistake
identity
common scheme or plan

Question 15

When is relevant EV inadmissible?

Answer 15

probative value is substantially outweighed by prejudice