Topic 3 - Evidence

Question 1

Federal Rules of Evidence

Answer 1

Federal rules by which submitting evidence in courts is governed - this is in court

Question 2

Discovery

Answer 2

Period of time where both sides take to investigate - purpose is to gather information outside of court

Question 3

Demonstrable (E)

Answer 3

diagram, chart, re-enactment, doll, etc.

Question 4

Documentary (E)

Answer 4

Photograph, video, etc.

Question 5

Real (E)

Answer 5

Actual item - gun, etc.

Question 6

Testimonial (E)

Answer 6

Lay witnesses

Question 7

Hearsay (E)

Answer 7

An out of court statement made to identify/prove the truth of the matter asserted

Question 8

Depositions (D)

Answer 8

Involves questioning witnesses under oath, usually outside of court, with a transcript being produced and used as evidence during the trial

Question 9

Subpoenas (D)

Answer 9

Legal documents that compel someone to provide documents, records, or testimony. The nature of the evidence depends on what is subpoenaed (e.g., documents, tangible evidence, or testimony)

Question 10

Interrogatories (D)

Answer 10

Written questions sent by one party to the other, which must be answered in writing and under oath