LET 201 - Rules of Evidence

1. define the term issue within the context of the adversary system;
2. describe admissible evidence in relation to relevancy;
3. explain the reason for the exclusionary rule;
4. describe the function of judge and jury;
5. identify the criteria used to exclude witnesses;
6. describe the use of past memory in the examination of witnesses;
7. describe the use of memoranda for cross-examination of witnesses;
8. describe the use of maps, diagrams, and models in testifying;
9. define a leading question;
10. describe the impeachment of witnesses;
11. describe expert testimony;
12. describe opinions permitted to be given by expert and lay witnesses;
13. define the best evidence rule;
14. define the hearsay rule;
15. describe the exceptions to the hearsay rule;
16. describe the categories of privileged communications;
17. describe presumptions;
18. explain the rules regarding legally seized evidence related to search and seizure, confessions, identification and electronic surveillance;
19. describe illegally seized evidence;
20. describe scientific evidence;
21. define the chain of custody requirement.