Rigos_Acronyms-Evidence Flashcards
Evidence
Best Reason for Determining the Evidence Admissibility or Non-Admissibility: 3 Ws
*Evidence
“W”hy is this Evidence Being Introduced
“W”hom is Trying to Introduce it
“W”hen is it Being Introduced
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Evidence
Relevance Exclusion: MUUC
*Evidence
“M”arginally Relevant
“U”nfair Prejudice Danger
“U”ndue Delay
“C”onfusion
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Evidence
Qualification of Experts: SKEET
*Evidence
"S"kill "K"nowledge "E"xperience "E"ducation "T"raining
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Evidence
“Daubert” Reliable Methods and Opinions Require: SRA
*Evidence
“S”ufficient Facts to Support Position
“R”eliable Principles and Techniques are Required
“A”pplication of Expert Must be Reliable
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Evidence
Admissible Hearsay – Witness Availability Immaterial: PETSRR
*Evidence
“P”resent Sense Impression
“E”xcited Utterance
“T”hen-Existing Mental, Emotional, or Physical Condition
“S”tatements Made for Medical Treatment
“R”ecorded Recollection
“R”ecords of Regularly Conducted Activity
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Evidence
Required Record Evidence Foundation: PIFA
*Evidence
“P”ertinent to Matter
“I”nsufficient Present Recollection
“F”resh When Adopted
“A”ccurate Prior Knowledge
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Evidence
Unavailable Witness Includes: DAAL
*Evidence
“D”eath or Infirmity
“A”sserted Privilege
“A”bsence
“L”ack of Memory
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Evidence
Hearsay Exceptions – Witness Unavailable: FAB
*Evidence
“F”ormer Testimony
“A”gainst Interest Statements
“B”elief of Impending Death
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