9630 Character and Hearsay Evidence: Application of the Federal Rules
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You will receive 1.75 credits (CE) upon completion of this course.
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Course Description
When are character and hearsay evidence admissible? In the course of arguing mock motions in limine, attorneys on opposite sides of a sexual harassment case debate the admissibility of testimony. Judge Paul W. Grimm offers his opinions, and also provides thorough reviews of both character and hearsay evidence.
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Course Outline
Character and Hearsay Evidence: Application of the Federal Rules
I. Case Overview
II. Plaintiff’s Motion in Limine on Character Evidence
A. Plaintiff’s Argument
B. Defendant’s Response
1. First Witness
2. Additional Witnesses
3. Affirmative Good Faith Defense
4. Motive or Intent
C. Procedural Framework
D. Character Evidence Review
1. General Rule on Propensity
2. Eight Exceptions
E. Judge’s Ruling
1. Background Information
2. Reasonable Investigation
3. No Intent
4. Fourth Circuit Case Law on Rule 404(b)
III. Defendant’s Motion in Limine on Hearsay
A. Defendant’s Argument
1. Request to Exclude Witnesses
2. Justification for Exclusion
B. Plaintiff’s Response
1. Rule 803(2) Exception
2. Rule 803(3) Exception
B. Hearsay Evidence Review
1. The Hearsay Rule
2. Understanding Hearsay
3. Non-Hearsay Examples
4. More Non-Hearsay Examples
5. Inconsistent Prior Statements
6. Consistent Prior Statements
7. Hearsay Exceptions
D. Judge’s Ruling
E. Then-Existing State of Mind
F. Application of Rule 803(3)
G. Final Comments
IV. Questions and Answers
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I. Case Overview
II. Plaintiff’s Motion in Limine on Character Evidence
A. Plaintiff’s Argument
B. Defendant’s Response
1. First Witness
2. Additional Witnesses
3. Affirmative Good Faith Defense
4. Motive or Intent
C. Procedural Framework
D. Character Evidence Review
1. General Rule on Propensity
2. Eight Exceptions
E. Judge’s Ruling
1. Background Information
2. Reasonable Investigation
3. No Intent
4. Fourth Circuit Case Law on Rule 404(b)
III. Defendant’s Motion in Limine on Hearsay
A. Defendant’s Argument
1. Request to Exclude Witnesses
2. Justification for Exclusion
B. Plaintiff’s Response
1. Rule 803(2) Exception
2. Rule 803(3) Exception
B. Hearsay Evidence Review
1. The Hearsay Rule
2. Understanding Hearsay
3. Non-Hearsay Examples
4. More Non-Hearsay Examples
5. Inconsistent Prior Statements
6. Consistent Prior Statements
7. Hearsay Exceptions
D. Judge’s Ruling
E. Then-Existing State of Mind
F. Application of Rule 803(3)
G. Final Comments
IV. Questions and Answers
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More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 1.92 hours |
| Duration of Access | for 3 months from day of enrollment |
| Continuing Education Credits | 1.75 |
| Instructor | Michael J. Carlson, Robert B. Fitzpatrick, Paul W. Grimm |
| Vendor | Cognistar (Read more about Cognistar accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | CLE credit available, see details for each course for states where available |
| Prerequisites/Audience | intended for attorneys and law students |
| Requirements/Materials Included | computer with Internet access |
Price: $ 119.00 (USD)
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