Evidence

Question 1

Prior statements of identification:

Answer 1

are admissible as non hearsay, as long as the witness who made the prior identification can be cross-examined

Question 2

A prior inconsistent statement may be admissible substantively and to impeach if:

Answer 2

(1) statement was made under oath; and (2) person who made the statement can be cross-examined at some point during the current proceeding

Question 3

If a statement contains multiple levels of hearsay:

Answer 3

Each level must fit into an exception or exclusion for the statement to be admissible

Question 4

Statement by a party opponent (also called “admission”)

Answer 4

• Is excluded as non hearsay

- when an opposing party’s statement is offered against that party, it is admissible