PRL 125 - Evidence: Theory & Practice

1. Investigate both Federal and Iowa Rules of Evidence
   1. Compare Rules of Relevancy
   2. Define Unfair Prejudice and Probative Value
   3. Define Undue Delay
2. Analyze Character Evidence
   1. Distinguish Evidence in Criminal and Civil Trials    
   2. Identify Rules of Evidence in Prior Sexual Conduct
   3. Describe Methods of Proving Character
   4. Discuss Habit and Modus Operandi
3. Examine Role of Witnesses
   1. Explain the Concept of Competency
   2. Compare Lay Witnesses and Expert Witnesses
4. Evaluate Impeachment
   1. Describe Who May Impeach
   2. Define Specific Conduct on Cross Examination
   3. Apply Role of Prior Criminal Convictions
5. Investigate Hearsay Evidence and Exceptions
   1. Define What Qualifies as Hearsay
   2. Discuss What Qualifies as Hearsay Exceptions
6. Discuss Authentication, Identification and Exhibits
   1. Define Role of Chain of Custody
   2. Describe Authentication and Self-Authenticating Rules
   3. Define the Best Evidence Rule
7. Examine Privileges
   1. Discuss Common Law Privileges
   2. Discuss Rules of Evidence Privileges
   3. Compare Trial Objections to Evidence Presented at Trial