Evidence - Writings, Recordings, and Photographs

Study for the Bar in Your Car by Angela Rutledge, LLM, LLB

Episode notes

Gain essential insights into what makes tangible evidence admissible in court with "Evidence - Writings, recordings, and photographs," the latest deep dive from your "Study for the Bar in Your Car" podcast! Beyond mere relevance, discover the foundational rules that dictate how documents, photos, and audio truly make it into a trial. This episode, based on Angela's comprehensive notes, is crucial for anyone looking to master evidence law.

We break down core concepts, starting with authentication (Rules 901 & 902). You'll learn:

  • What it means: Producing enough evidence for a jury to find an item is what its proponent claims it is – a relatively low bar for admissibility. The judge acts as a gatekeeper, determining if there's sufficient evidence for a reasonable juror  ... 
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