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Rules of Evidence

Horizontales
An experts opinion is only admissible if the expert can show that they reliably applied the methods used
Proving Character by specific instances of conduct
Lay opinion is only admissible if it does not require overly specialised or technical knowledge, inter alia other req's
Lay opinion is only admissible if it is rationally based in the witnesses perception, inter alia other req's
An out of court statement made for the truth of the matter asserted is not hearsay if it was made by an employee of a party in the course of their employment
Public records exception to the rule against hearsay
Present Sense Impression exception to the rule against hearsay
Then existing emotional, physical, or mental state exception to the rule against hearsay
A witness' credibility may be attacked by opinion or reputation for truthfulness
Basis of an experts opinion need not be admissible for the opinion itself to be admitted
Proving Character by reputation or opinion
Need for personal knowledge
Relevance
Verticales
Barring criminal convictions under this rule +1, evidence of a witnesses truthfulness may not be attacked by specific instances of conduct
An experts opinion is only admissible if it is the product of reliable principles and methods
Lay opinion is admissible only if it is helpful to understanding the witness' testimony, inter alia other req's
An expert's testimony is only admissible if it is helpful to the jury in determining a fact in issue
Prohibited uses of character evidence
More ------ than probative
Records of regularly conducted activity exception to the rule against hearsay
Recorded recollection exception to the rule against hearsay
Excited utterance exception to rule against hearsay
Statement made for the purpose of medical diagnosis exception to the rule against hearsay
Hearsay within hearsay is only admissible if each component of the communication is admissible under other relevant rules
An experts opinion is only admissible if is based on sufficient facts and data
Habit, routine or practice
Evidence of a witness' prior convictions are admissible if an element of that conviction goes to prove untruthfulness