Bar Exam Relevancy & Reasons for Exclusion Flashcards

When is evidence considered logically relevant under Rule 401?

Under Rule 403, when can a court exclude relevant evidence?

When is evidence of a person's character admissible in a civil case?

In what types of cases is character directly in issue?

When does the mercy rule allow a defendant to introduce evidence of their good character?

Once a defendant opens the door with character evidence, what type of evidence may the prosecution offer in rebuttal?

Other than propensity, what is required for independent relevance of prior bad acts?

When is evidence of prior bad acts admissible to show motive?

In a criminal case, when is evidence of an alleged rape victim's past sexual behavior admissible?

What must be shown for evidence of a victim's sexual behavior or predisposition to be admissible in a civil case?

When is lay opinion testimony admissible?

What are the requirements for expert qualification?

What must be established to authenticate real evidence through chain of custody?

What are the common methods of authenticating evidence?