1. Chapter Sixteen
Rules of Evidence  

2. Rules of Evidence
Rules of evidence encourage fairness
Help to avoid judicial delay
Assist in ascertaining the truth

3. The Four Types of Evidence
testimony of a witness
exhibits
facts which the attorneys have stipulated
judicial notice

4. Testimony of a Witness Lay witness
gives testimony about a subject of which the witness has personal knowledge
Expert witness
testifies about conclusions that may be drawn based on his or her expertise

5. Types of Exhibits Actual Evidence Documentary Evidence
Demonstrative Evidence

6. Circumstantial Evidence
Types of Evidence
Direct Evidence
Circumstantial Evidence

7. What is Relevancy?
Relevancy is the standard by which testimony or physical evidence is evaluated; relates directly to the fact in question and proves, or has a tendency to prove, a particular legal theory

8. What is Impeachment?
Impeachment is a tool used to attack the credibility of a witness

9. What is Hearsay?
Hearsay evidence is an out-of-court statement offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted