CT Bar Evidence

Question 1

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, evidence is relevant if it has what effect on a fact of consequence?

Accepted Answer

It makes the fact more or less probable than without the evidence

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It proves the fact conclusively

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It is corroborated by a second witness

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It was obtained through lawful means

Question 2

A statement qualifies as hearsay when it is an out-of-court statement offered for what purpose?

Accepted Answer

To prove the truth of the matter asserted

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To impeach the credibility of the declarant

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To establish the declarant's state of mind

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To authenticate a document

Question 3

Under the excited utterance exception to hearsay (FRE 803(2)), a statement is admissible if it relates to a startling event and is made:

Accepted Answer

While the declarant is under the stress of excitement caused by the event

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Immediately within one hour of the event

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To a law enforcement officer responding to the scene

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In writing and signed by the declarant

Question 4

The original writing rule (FRE 1002) generally requires production of the original document when a party seeks to:

Accepted Answer

Prove the contents of the writing

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Introduce any physical evidence at trial

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Authenticate a business record

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Establish chain of custody

Question 5

Under FRE 404(b), evidence of a defendant's prior bad acts is generally inadmissible to prove character but may be admitted to prove:

Accepted Answer

Motive, intent, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake

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The defendant's general propensity for criminal behavior

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The defendant's likelihood of recidivism

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That the defendant acted in conformity with a bad character trait

Question 6

The psychotherapist-patient privilege in federal proceedings was recognized by the Supreme Court in Jaffee v. Redmond (1996) under which rule?

Accepted Answer

FRE 501

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FRE 503

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FRE 601

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FRE 407

Question 7

Under FRE 407, evidence of subsequent remedial measures is inadmissible to prove negligence, but may be admitted to prove:

Accepted Answer

Ownership, control, or feasibility of precautionary measures if disputed

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The defendant's knowledge of the risk before the accident

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That the product was defective at the time of sale

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The plaintiff suffered damages as a result of the incident