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Rules of Evidence Study Guide CPD Questions and Answers Rated A+ What is the primary purpose of the rules of evidence? To ensure fair trials by regulating the admissibility of evidence in court. What does "relevance" mean in the context of evidence? Relevance refers to the degree to whic...

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What is the primary purpose of the rules of evidence?


✔✔To ensure fair trials by regulating the admissibility of evidence in court.




What does "relevance" mean in the context of evidence?


✔✔Relevance refers to the degree to which evidence can help prove or disprove a fact in

question.




What is hearsay evidence?


✔✔Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted.




Why is hearsay generally inadmissible?


✔✔Because the original speaker is not available for cross-examination, making it unreliable.




What are the exceptions to the hearsay rule?


✔✔Exceptions include statements made under the belief of impending death and business

records.

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,What is meant by "admissibility" of evidence?


✔✔Admissibility refers to whether evidence can be legally introduced in court.




What is the difference between direct evidence and circumstantial evidence?


✔✔Direct evidence directly proves a fact, while circumstantial evidence suggests a fact by

implication.




What is "chain of custody"?


✔✔Chain of custody is the process of maintaining and documenting the handling of evidence to

ensure its integrity.




Why is the chain of custody important?


✔✔It establishes that the evidence has not been altered or tampered with from the time it was

collected to when it is presented in court.




What is an "affidavit"?


✔✔An affidavit is a written statement made under oath, used as evidence in court.



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,What role does expert testimony play in court?


✔✔Expert testimony provides specialized knowledge to help the judge or jury understand

complex evidence.




What is the "best evidence rule"?


✔✔The best evidence rule requires that the original document be submitted as evidence, rather

than a copy.




What constitutes "physical evidence"?


✔✔Physical evidence includes tangible items that can be inspected or examined, like weapons or

documents.




What does the term "material evidence" mean?


✔✔Material evidence is evidence that is significant and relevant to the case at hand.




What is the role of a judge in evaluating evidence?


✔✔The judge determines the admissibility of evidence and ensures that court procedures are

followed.

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, What is "impeachment" of a witness?


✔✔Impeachment is the process of challenging the credibility of a witness's testimony.




What does "privileged communication" refer to?


✔✔Privileged communication is a legal principle that protects certain communications from

being disclosed in court.




What is an example of a privilege that protects communication?


✔✔The attorney-client privilege protects communications between a client and their attorney

from disclosure.




What is the significance of documentary evidence?


✔✔Documentary evidence includes written records that can support or refute claims made in

court.




How does the "probative value" of evidence relate to its admissibility?


✔✔Evidence with high probative value is more likely to be admissible, as it can significantly

affect the outcome of a case.

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