Question 1

Hearings on the admissibility of confessions shall be conducted ________ of the hearing of the jury.

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Question 2

When evidence is admitted for a limited purpose, or against only one party, the ________ should instruct the jury as to the proper scope of the evidence.

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Question 3

The fact that evidence is admissible for a(n) ________ purpose does not require that the evidence be admitted.

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Question 4

The rule of ________ does not prevent the other party from developing the matter on cross -examination or as part of his or her own case.

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Question 5

The ________ rule requires admission of completing evidence only when it ought "in fairness"
to be considered with the admitted statement.

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Question 6

The concept of ________ is used when a relevant fact is so well known that to require that it be proved would be a waste of time.

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Question 7

This use of character is often described as ________.

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Question 8

Explain the rationale for the hearsay rule.

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Question 9

Why do courts use the concept of judicial notice?

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Question 10

What is the effect on the evidence when a witness is impeached?

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Question 11

What are the essential differences between lay and expert witnesses?

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Question 12

Explain the best evidence rule.

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Question 13

The courts both before and after Daubert have found other factors relevant in determining whether expert testimony is sufficiently reliable to be considered by the trier of fact. Explain these factors and how important these may be to a case.

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Question 14

Explain the purpose of the rape shield laws and why they are important to the victim.

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Quiz 9: Courtroom Evidence