MN Bar Evidence and Trial Practice

Question 1

Under the Minnesota Rules of Evidence, relevant evidence is defined as evidence that:

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Makes any fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence, and the fact is of consequence

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Is directly related to the ultimate issue in the case

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Has been authenticated by an expert

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Is offered by the party with the burden of proof

Question 2

Under Minnesota Rule of Evidence 403, relevant evidence may be excluded if:

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Its probative value is substantially outweighed by danger of unfair prejudice, confusion, or misleading the jury

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It is offered by the opposing party

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It relates to a prior bad act

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The opposing party objects

Question 3

Under the Minnesota Rules of Evidence, hearsay is defined as:

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An out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted

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Any statement made by a witness outside of court

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A written document not authenticated at trial

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Testimony from an expert witness

Question 4

Which of the following is a hearsay exception under Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803 that does NOT require the declarant's unavailability?

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Present sense impression

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Dying declaration

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Testimony from a prior proceeding

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Statement against penal interest

Question 5

Under Minnesota law, the attorney-client privilege protects:

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Confidential communications between attorney and client made for the purpose of obtaining legal advice

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All communications between a lawyer and any third party

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Documents prepared by the client alone

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Communications made in the presence of third parties

Question 6

Under Minnesota Rule of Evidence 615, a court may exclude witnesses from the courtroom during testimony to:

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Prevent witnesses from tailoring their testimony based on what others say

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Protect witnesses from cross-examination

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Allow only expert witnesses to testify

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Limit the number of witnesses presented