A SUMMARY OF THE RULES OF EVIDENCE: THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR SURVIVAL IN THE COURTROOM By Vincent DiCarlo TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction II. The Four Types of Evidence III. General Rules of Admissibility IV. Real Evidence V. Demonstrative Evidence VI. Documentary Evidence VII. Testimonial Evidence VIII. Form of Examination IX. The Lay Opinion Rule X. Accrediting and Discrediting a Witness XI. Character Evidence XII. The Rule Against Hearsay XIII. Privileges
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attempt to find a fair balance between individual and community interests. The exclusionary rule for example‚ is a Supreme Court precedent that holds police departments responsible for seizing incriminating information according to constitutional specifications of due process‚ or the information will not be allowed as evidence in a criminal trial. The question that arises in turn‚ is whether the exclusionary rule has handcuffed the abilities to effectively protect the community by the police‚ or if it
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created a rule to our criminal procedure called the exclusionary rule. What the exclusionary rule means is that if the police obtain evidence against you in violation of your constitutional rights‚ they cannot use that evidence against you to prove your guilt or innocence at a trial. An example of this would be police searching your home without a search warrant. If they found illegal item in your home during that search‚ they could not be used against you at trial. Now the important thing to remember
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“Asses the view that the conscience need not always be obeyed” (35 marks) Conscience is the inner conviction that something is right or wrong. In a religious discussion‚ it may be thought of as the ‘voice of God’‚ speaking within the individual‚ and even as a direct revelation from God. John Newman defines the conscience as “the voice of God”‚ a principle planted within us‚ before we have had any training‚ although training and experience are necessary for its strength‚ growth‚ and due formation
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Rule of Law in Singapore Rule of Law: An independent judiciary‚ one that is independent of government and not dependent on it or subservient to it. Unless the public accepts that the judiciary are independent‚ they will have no confidence in the honesty and fairness of the decision in courts. This independence is exemplified in the judicial oath. The independence of the judiciary will ensure that no one is above the law and the law is applied equally to all. Judiciary has the responsibility
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Guin‘s novel The Rule of Names. You must write a ’tragtindledning’ and your essay must include a characterization of Mr Underhill and/or Blackbeard. The Rule of Names Sometimes you get a wrong impression of someone. Especially if it’s someone you don’t know very well. People aren’t always what they seem to be‚ and suddenly you find out‚ that people you thought were gently and nice‚ actually are something totally different. The rule of names is a story that shows the reader how one person can change.
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The Golden Rule My Personal Ethics According to Merrian-Webster.com‚ ethics are defined as: “the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation; a theory or system of moral values;” or “the principles of conduct governing an individual.” I still believe in the “golden rule‚” ”do unto others as you would have done unto you‚” this one simple phrase we have all heard since we were young (in one version or another)‚ I believe encapsulates it all. By thinking
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The question is‚ what is an infinite person and what makes one an infinite person? To me an infinite person is someone who strongly believes in their constitutional amendments and has no limits. They feel everyone has the right to practice their first amendment. They believe everyone should be granted the chance to voice their own opinions and not be afraid of any repercussions. They also believe everyone is allowed to practice whatever religion that suits them the best. Also‚ they believe that
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merciful killing of a person who is brain dead or terminally ill. Killing is a crime. But would it be a crime‚ if a person wishes to die? Voluntary euthanasia can be defined as the person asking someone to take his/her life. Most of the world sees euthanasia as an illegal act. “There are only three states in America which legalized euthanasia: Oregon‚ Washington and Montana. [Legalization is possible only under limited conditions:] The person must be terminally ill. The person must have six months
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Standard 7 Person centred support Your Name: Workplace: Start Date: Completion Date: Contents 1. Promote person-centred values in everyday work 2. Working in a person-centred way 3. Recognising possible signs of dementia 4. Supporting active participation 5. Supporting an individual’s rights to make choices 6. Promoting spiritual and emotional well-being 7. Questions CIS Assessment Induction Workbook – Seven Page 2 of 37 Standard 7 Person centred support 1. Promote person centred values in everyday
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