Mock Trial Rules of Evidence

The thing being said or in the exhibit makes a fact seem more true and helps you prove your case.

• Heresay

• Test for relevancy

• Opinion by an expert

• Opinion by a lay witness

Which rules of evidence are covered in the 800s

• heresay

• relevancy

• Witness Testimony

• Opinion Testimony

Which rule of evidence prohibits admission of evidence that is more prejudicial than it is probative

• Rule 401

• Rule 800

• Rule 403

• Rule 803

Which rule covers admissibility of a witnesses prior crimes, wrongs, or other acts.

• 400

• 401

• 404a

• 404b

Under rule 607, who may impeach a witness (i.e. attack their ability to testify without bias)?

• defense or plaintiff may attack a witness

• only defense

• only plaintiff

• only plaintiff and only on cross

Which rule explains that leading questions can only be asked on cross examination?

• 611

• 612

• 613

• 701

All of the following are exceptions to the heresay rule, except:

• Present sense impression

• Excited Utterance

• Familial relationship with the declarant

• Reputation concerning character

Rule 803 covers what topic

• Definition of heresay

• Exceptions to the rule against heresay

• Heresay within heresay

• Witness' prior statements

According to Rule 611B, the scope of cross examination must be limited to question asked on direct examination.

• True

• False

Which rule covers when opinion by a lay witness is admissible?

• 600

• 601

• 700

• 701