Relevancy

Question 1

Evidence is relevant if:

What is teh Test for Relevant Evidence (Rule 401)

Answer 1

1. it has any tendency to make a fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence; and
2. the fact is of consequence in determining the action.

Question 2

When is relevant evidence admissable?

Answer 2

1. All relevant evidence is admissible, unless excluded by the Constitution, Congress, FRE, or other SCOTUS rule
2. Evidence that is NOT relevant is NOT admissible.

Question 3

What is logical relevance? (Rule 401)

Answer 3

Evdience is logically relevant,

if if has some logical tendency,

to prove or disprove a fact of consequence

Question 4

What is legal relevance? (Rule 403)

Answer 4

In order for evidence to be legally relevant,

it must be actually helpful to deciding the case

Question 5

When is relevant evdience excluded?

(Rule 403 Balancing Test)

Answer 5

Relevant evidence may be excluded if the probative value is SUBSTANTIALLY outweighed by

1. the danger of unfair prejudice,
2. confusion of the issues;
3. misleading the jury;
4. considerations of undue delay;
5. waste of time; or
6. needless presentation of cumulative evidence