AZ Bar Evidence

Question 1

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, which type of evidence is defined as testimony, writings, or other material offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted?

Accepted Answer

Hearsay

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Circumstantial evidence

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Character evidence

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Demonstrative evidence

Question 2

Which hearsay exception allows admission of a statement made by a declarant who is unavailable, if the statement was against the declarant's penal or pecuniary interest when made?

Accepted Answer

Statement against interest

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Excited utterance

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Dying declaration

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Present sense impression

Question 3

Under FRE 404(b), evidence of a defendant's prior bad acts is generally inadmissible to prove character but may be admissible to prove:

Accepted Answer

Motive, opportunity, intent, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake

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That the defendant acted in conformity with past behavior

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The defendant's bad reputation in the community

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The probability that the defendant committed the crime charged

Question 4

The best evidence rule (FRE 1002) requires that, to prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph, a party must produce:

Accepted Answer

The original document or an admissible duplicate

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At least two witnesses who saw the original

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A certified copy authenticated by a notary

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A summary prepared by a qualified expert

Question 5

Expert witness testimony is admissible under FRE 702 if the testimony is based on sufficient facts and a reliable methodology, and if:

Accepted Answer

The expert's scientific, technical, or other knowledge will help the trier of fact

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The expert is licensed in the relevant field

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The expert has testified in prior cases

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The testimony is undisputed by other experts

Question 6

Which privilege protects confidential communications between an attorney and client made for the purpose of obtaining legal advice?

Accepted Answer

Attorney-client privilege

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Work product doctrine

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Spousal privilege

Answer

Priest-penitent privilege