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Evidence 10: Authentication and Original Writing
In our final episode of our Evidence series, we talk about the 900 and 1000 rules onnbsp;Authentication and the Original Writing requirement. Rule 901. Requirement of Authentication or Identification Rule 902. Self-authentication Rule 903. Subscribing Wi
Evidence #9: Presumptions
In this episode of Life of a Law Student, we'll be discussion Presumptions. Rule 301. Presumptions in General Civil Actions and Proceedings Rule 302. Applicability of State Law in Civil Actions and Proceedings
Evidence #8: Lay and Expert Witnesses
In Evidence, episode 8, we're talking about who can testify and how the testimony must occur. Rule 602. Lack of Personal Knowledge Rule 701. Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses Rule 702. Testimony by Experts Rule 703. Bases of Opinion Testimony by Expert
Evidence #7: Character Evidence II
Steve continues his podcast on character evidence, discussing the Federal Rules of Evidence covering credibility, character and impeachment. Rule 608. Evidence of Character and Conduct of Witness Rule 609. Impeachment by Evidence of Conviction of Crime
Evidence #6: Character Evidence I
In this episode of Evidence, Steve Wasick presents the first of a two part series on character evidence, covering Federal Rules of Evidence 404 and 405. Rule 404. Character Evidence Not Admissible To Prove Conduct; Exceptions; Other Crimes Rule 405. Met
Evidence #5: Hearsay Issues
In Evidence #5, Steve Wasick talks about unavailable declarants, the residual hearsay exception and the confrontation clause. Rule 804. Hearsay Exceptions; Declarant Unavailable Rule 807. Residual Exception
Evidence #4: Admissible Statements and Hearsay Exceptions
In Evidence #4, Steve Wasick covers statements that are not hearsay under Rule 801(d) and hearsay statements that are admissible under the exceptions of Rule 803. Rule 801. Definitions Rule 803. Hearsay Exceptions; Availability of Declarant Immaterial
Evidence #3: Introduction to Hearsay
In this episode of Life of a Law Student, Steve Wasick talks about the basics of hearsay under the Federal Ruleof Evidence 801. Rule 801. Definitions
Evidence #2: Admissibility
Steve has sent me a good-sized round of podcasts on Evidence -- I'm currently working on getting them setup for publishing, but we hope to have them all out in time for midterms. In Episode #2 of Evidence, Steve covers Federal Rules of Evidence 407-411 w
Evidence #1: Relevence
I'd like to start off by welcoming Steve Wasick to the Life of a Law Student team! Steve is a 2L at Northwestern University who has taken the time out of his studies to create a new series for us based on his Evidence class. nbsp;Thank you, Steve and we