Flashcards in Rules Of Evidence Deck (3)
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When is a person unavailable for court and hearsay evidence is available instead?
A
D - Dead
U - Unfit due to age/physical or mental condition.
N - Not compellable
C - Cannot with reasonable diligence be found.
O- Outside NZ and impracticable to bring back.
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When is hearsay evidence admissible in court?
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When the circumstances include: C - Contents of the statement. H - How the statement was taken. A - Accuracy of the statement. N - Nature of the statement. T - Truthfulness of the statement maker.
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Q
What can non-expert witnesses give opinion on?
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Identification of an individual.
Handwriting
Age
Mental of physical condition of themselves.
