My: Rules of evidence

401

Any tendency to make a fact of consequence more or less probable.

403

Though relevant, evidence may be excludedif the probative value is substantially outweighed by the risk or unfair Prejudice,confusion of the issues, or wasting time.

404(a)

Evidence of character trait offered to prove action in conformity therewith; propensity.

404(b)

Evidence of crimes, worngs, or other acts offered to prove action in conformity therewith.

602

A witness may only testify based on personal knowledge.

701

A lay opinion is an, opinion rationally based on the wittm perception.

702

An expert opinion is an opinion based on scientific, technical, or otherwise specialized knowledge.

801(a)

A statement is a written or oral assertion, or nonverbal conduct intended as an assertion.

801(c)

Hersay is an out of court statement offered for the truth of the matter asserted.

Non Responsive

The witness did not respond to the question asked

vague

The question is ambiguous or unclear.

Assumes facts not in evidence

The question assumes a fact that hasn't;t been testified to buy a witness in the trial

argumenative

The attorney is being overly aggressive of hostile towards the wittness.

Narrative

Either the question calls for “a narrative” in that is calls for a long winded answer, or the wittness is giving a “narrative,” in the that they are giving a long winded answer beyond the question asked.

compound question

The question ask multiple things, usually sperated by a “and” or an “or.”

Asked and answered

The same attorney has asked the same witness the same question and an answer was given.