Midlands Rules Of Evidence

Front 1

104 (B)

Back 1

Relevancy Conditioned on Fact

Hint 1

Evidence may be allowed into evidence conditionally if the foundation will be laid later during the trial. Objections can be made later if the foundation is not laid.

Front 2

106

Back 2

Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded
Statements

Hint 2

If evidence is admitted, an adverse party may request that a related piece of evidence be admitted that should (fairly) be considered with it. This can be made only for AMTA provided materials.

Front 3

201 (B)

Back 3

Judicial Notice - Kinds of Facts

Hint 3

At any point during the trial, counsel may request that the judge take judicial note (state as fact for the jury) of a fact that is generally known and verifiable. e.g., calendar dates

Front 4

401

Back 4

Definition of "Relevant Evidence"

Hint 4

Relevant evidence makes the existence or nonexistence of a fact more or less probable.

Front 5

402

Back 5

Relevant Evidence Generally Admissible; Irrelevant
Evidence Inadmissible

Hint 5

Relevant Evidence is admissible. Irrelevant evidence is inadmissible.

Front 6

403

Back 6

Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of
Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time

Hint 6

Relevant evidence is inadmissible if (1) the probative value is outweighed by unfair prejudice, (2) it misleads to Jury or (3) it is cummulative

Front 7

404 (a)

Back 7

Character Evidence Not Admissible To Prove
Conduct; Exceptions; Other Crimes

Hint 7

Evidence of a person is not permissible to prove conformity therewith.

Front 8

404 (a) (1)

Back 8

Character of Accused

Hint 8

In a criminal case, the defense may offer pertinent information about the accused. To do so, the defense must file an intent to offer character evidence. If they do, the prosecution may also offer character evidence.