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FOR EVERY RULE, THERE IS AN EXCEPTION!

You MUST do this exercise BY HAND (either pen or pencil)!

It will take you about 15-20 minutes; it looks longer than it is.!
IT WILL HELP YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW!

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USE YOUR RULE BOOK TO HELP YOU FILL IN THE FOLLOWING BLANKS!
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Rule 801: Definitions:!
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C) Hearsay is: ________________________________________________________________!
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801: (d) Statements which are deemed NOT to be hearsay (Write the words that are
underlined in your rule book). Ill do the first one:!

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1) Prior statement by witness.!
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2) ________________________!
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RULE 803: Hearsay Exception: (Write the bold words) _____________________________!
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Next to each number, write the underlined words in the rule book. Ill do the first one for you. !
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1) Present sense impression. !
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Rule 804: Hearsay Exception: (bold words only) ______________________________!

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1) Former testimony!
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5) Declaration of deceased person !
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Rule 805: ______________________________________!
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CONGRATULATIONS!! YOURE DONE. UNLESS, !
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Heres a chance to USE what you just did. !
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II. BONUS QUESTION (You may use a computer for this, if you prefer.):!
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Devine is charged with larceny (theft) of jewelry from Victorias bedroom. At trial, Victoria
testifies that several hours after the theft, Devine called Victoria on the phone and said, Hey, go
look in your jewelry box. Ive got all your crown jewels. !

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A) You are a defense attorney. !
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1) Why does the evidence hurt your case your clients case?: _____________________!
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2) Use the hearsay rules to help you keep Victoria from repeating what Devine said.!
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B) Now play the prosecutor: !
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1) Why does the evidence HELP your case? _____________________________________!
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2) Use the hearsay rules to convince the judge that Victoria is allowed to repeat what Devine
said. ______________________________________________________________!

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