Relevance

Question 1

Rule 401

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Rule 402

Answer 2

All relevant evidence is admissible; irrelevant evidence is not admissible.

Question 3

Rule 403

Answer 3

Relevant evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by its:
Unfair prejudice 
Confusing the issues
Undue Delay
Misleading the jury`

Question 4

Old Chief

Answer 4

The defendant, a felon, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. Evidence describing the nature of his prior conviction was not admissible because the defendant agreed to stipulate that he was a felon. The probative value of informing the jury of the exact nature of his conviction was substantially outweighed by the evidence’s prejudicial effect.

Question 5

Rule 104(a)

Answer 5

The court must decide any preliminary question about whether a witness is qualified, a privilege exists, or evidence is admissible. In so deciding, the court is not bound by evidence rules, except those on privilege.

Question 6

Rule 104(b)

Answer 6

When the relevance of evidence depends on whether a fact exists, proof must be introduced sufficient to support a finding that the fact does exist. The court may admit the proposed evidence on the condition that the proof be introduced later.