Bar Exam California Evidence Flashcards

What is Proposition 8 (the 'Truth-in-Evidence' provision) and how does it affect California evidence rules in criminal cases?

How does California Evidence Code 352 differ from Federal Rule of Evidence 403?

How does California's definition of hearsay differ from the federal definition?

How does California treat prior inconsistent statements compared to federal law?

How does California's spousal testimonial privilege differ from the federal rule?

How does California's physician-patient privilege differ from federal law?

What standard does California use for admissibility of novel scientific evidence, and how does it differ from the federal standard?

When does the Kelly/Frye standard apply versus not apply in California?

How does California's approach to character evidence in civil cases differ from the federal rules?

How does California treat habit evidence compared to federal law?

Does California have a Dead Man's Statute?

How does California treat evidence of subsequent remedial measures compared to federal law?