Evidence Exam Approach

Question 1

List of Issues

Answer 1

(1) Relevance
(2) Prop 8, Evidence Code 352/FRE 403 (if applicable)
(3) Trial Objections
(4) Form of the Question and Answer
(5) Hearsay and Hearsay Exceptions
(6) Character Evidence
(7) Habit
(8) Impeachment of Witness
(9) Opinion
(10) Writings
(11) Privileges
(12) Judicial Notice

Question 2

Two Types of Evidence Exams

Answer 2

(1) The kind where there are paragraphs asserting different issues to be discussed.
(2) A transcript where the issues to be discussed are numbered.

Question 3

When to Discuss an Issue

Answer 3

Only discuss an issue if it is plausible. Relevance is the only issue you must discuss for each item of evidence.