Rules of evidence and pre-trial procedures

What this note covers

1. Why the adversary system needs rules of evidence
2. Direct, circumstantial and real evidence
3. The hearsay rule and its main exceptions
4. Competence, compellability and privilege
5. From arrest to trial: criminal pre-trial procedure
6. From claim to trial: civil pre-trial procedure
7. How this is examined and what separates a top response

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes