Tag: Rules of Evidence
What are the Hearsay Exclusions?
A declarant-witness’s prior statement and an opposing party’s statement are hearsay exclusions. This means they are “not hearsay.”
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What is Hearsay?
Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered by a party to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement.
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What are the Hearsay Exceptions?
In general, courts don’t allow you to present hearsay. But there are a lot of hearsay exceptions. In federal court, there are 23 of them.
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What Rules Apply To Your Criminal Court Case?
If you’re charged with a crime, certain rules apply to your criminal case. Which rules apply depends on what court your case is in.
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What Are The General Rules For Hearsay Evidence?
You normally can’t testify about what someone else said. That’s called hearsay evidence. But there are some exceptions that might apply.
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What is an Examination in Court?
In a witness examination, attorneys from both parties can ask questions. Such witness examination can take place in both civil and criminal trials. There are two types of witness examination: direct-examination and cross-examination.
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