A proffer of evidence establishes:

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A proffer of evidence is a statement made by an attorney during trial, in order to preserve the right to appeal an adverse ruling by the presiding judge on the admissibility of evidence. It summarizes what the evidence would have been if it had been admitted into evidence. Therefore, the correct answer is A, as it establishes what the offered evidence would have been if the trial judge had admitted the evidence. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the purpose or scope of a proffer of evidence. A proffer of evidence is a statement made outside the presence of the jury by an attorney who plans to offer evidence at trial. It identifies the evidence that the attorney wishes to introduce and the basis for doing so. The purpose of a proffer is to allow the trial judge to determine whether the evidence is admissible and to ensure that the record will reflect what the evidence would have been if it had been admitted. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

A Proffer of Evidence Establishes