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Taylor Mitchener
on Dec 14, 2024
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Which of the following is true regarding relevant evidence?
A) Relevant evidence may not be admitted in court if its probative value is substantially outweighed by other important considerations.
B) Relevant evidence is always admissible in court.
C) Relevant evidence may be excluded if it would tend to distract the jury from the main issues of the case.
D) Relevant evidence may not be admitted in court if its probative value is substantially outweighed by other important considerations, and relevant evidence may be excluded if it would tend to distract the jury from the main issues of the case.
Probative Value
The degree to which evidence is considered legally useful in proving something important in a court of law.
Relevant Evidence
Evidence that is pertinent and bears directly on the matter in dispute, making the existence of any fact more or less probable.
- Gain insight into the assortment of evidence types and their importance within judicial procedures.
- Recognize the necessity of evidence authentication and laying a proper foundation before admission in court.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the assortment of evidence types and their importance within judicial procedures.
- Recognize the necessity of evidence authentication and laying a proper foundation before admission in court.