NC Bar Evidence 3

Question 1

Under FRE 609, a witness's prior felony conviction is admissible for impeachment if it is:

Accepted Answer

Less than 10 years old (from conviction or release) and its probative value outweighs its prejudicial effect

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Any prior felony, without limitation

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A crime involving dishonesty, regardless of age

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Admitted only when the witness denies the conviction

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a recognized exception to the attorney-client privilege?

Accepted Answer

Inadvertent disclosure with reasonable precautions

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Crime-fraud exception

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Joint client exception

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Death of the client

Question 3

In North Carolina, the Dead Man's Statute affects testimony about transactions with a deceased party by:

Accepted Answer

Barring interested parties from testifying about personal transactions with the deceased

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Requiring all such testimony to be written

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Allowing only the decedent's relatives to testify

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Requiring corroboration for all such testimony

Question 4

Relevant evidence under FRE 401 is defined as evidence that:

Accepted Answer

Has any tendency to make a material fact more or less probable

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Proves a fact beyond a reasonable doubt

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Is admissible without objection

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Is corroborated by other evidence

Question 5

Under FRE 613, a prior inconsistent statement of a witness is admissible:

Accepted Answer

To impeach the witness, and as substantive evidence if it meets the requirements of FRE 801(d)(1)(A)

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Only if the witness is unavailable

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Only as substantive evidence of truth

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Only if made under oath

Question 6

The work product doctrine protects materials prepared by an attorney in anticipation of litigation. Which type of work product receives absolute protection?

Accepted Answer

Mental impressions, opinions, and legal theories of the attorney

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Factual summaries and witness statements

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All documents prepared after a lawsuit is filed

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Any document shared with a retained expert