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Livingston and James were prosecuted for conspiracy to blow up the Chateau Laurier in separate trials. Livingston is a competent witness in James’s trial. Livingston testifies that he and James conspired to blow up the Chateau Laurier and offered testimony regarding the meeting of how the plan was to unfold. Livingston testimony is

Identify the FALSE element to the past recollection recorded exception.  Identify the FALSE element to the past recollection recorded exception.   

On December 23, Ash was assaulted. Ash was punched in the face and receive a bloody nose. The clothes of the Defendant appear to have dark “blood-like” stains. Testing shows that the stains are in fact blood. However, the blood does not match the victims’ or the Defendant’s, but five other people’s blood. Upon objection by Defendant’s attorney, the proffered evidence should be 

A and B are charged with simple assault of C. A in a statement to the police confesses to the assault. “We attacked him. I punched him in the face and B kicked him in the leg.” Is A’s confession admissible against B? Explain your answer.

Shelley and Jasmine formed a partnership. A former client is suing them. Shelley makes an admission that implicates both she and Jasmine in negligence. Would Shelley’s statement be admitted into evidence? Explain your answer. 

Explain the concept of layperson’s opinion. Provide examples.

Which of the following is NOT true of the Dying Declarations Hearsay exception?

Lay witnesses may present their relevant observation in the form of opinions where?

When measuring probative value against prejudicial effect, which of the following statement is NOT true?

Analyze the potential benefits and harm novel science may have on the court proceeding.