Relevance

Question 1

Proposition 8

Answer 1

In a California Criminal Case all relevant evidence is admissible subject to the follow exceptions:
1. Exclusionary Rules Under US Constitution
2. Hearsay Law
3. Privilege Law
4. Limits on Character Evidence
5. Rape Shield Law
6. Best Evidence Rule
7. CEC 352 Relevance Balancing

Question 2

Logical Relevance

Answer 2

Any tendency to make a disputed material fact more or less probable

Question 3

Subsequent Remedial Measures

Answer 3

Permissible to prove product liability but not negligence

Question 4

Statements in Mediation Proceedings

Answer 4

Subject to trict confidentiality rules and include statements made/prepared in connection with a mediation/consultation

Question 5

Payment/Offers to Pay Medical Expenses

Answer 5

Same as Fed except*accompanying admissions *of fact are indadmissible

Question 6

Additional Public Policy Exclusions in CA

Answer 6

1. Expressions of Sympathy **relating to pain suffering, or death of an accident victim (but not statements of fault)
2. Evidence of Immigration Status in PI Wrongful Death: Inadmissible
3. Hospital Quality in Civil Cases: (i) records and proceedings of morbidity; (ii) records of hospital committees and peer review bodies are inadmissible
4. V or W Act of Prostitution in Serious Felony, Assault, Domestic Violation, Extortion, Trafficking, Sexual Battery, and Stalking Cases: Cannot be used against V or W in seperate criminal prosecution for prostitution