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How can you use a witness' prior statements at trial?
Prof. Porter covers how litigants can (and can not) make use of a witness' prior statements at trial.
Professor Wes Porter served as a trial attorney with the Department of Justice's Criminal Division, Fraud Section, in Washington D.C., the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Hawaii and the JAG Corps for the U.S. Navy stationed in the Trial Service Office Pacific. After lecturing, coaching mock trial and teaching as an adjunct professor for years, he moved to academia full-time teaching courses in Evidence, Criminal Law and Procedure, and skills courses like Trial Advocacy. Professor Porter earned tenure, became a full professor of law, and led a center devoted to litigation and trial skills training.
Professor Porter still teaches in law schools and trains lawyers new to the profession. To contact Professor Porter with questions or video topic requests, you may email him at wesreberporter@gmail.com.
(c) Copyright Wes R. Porter 2020. All rights reserved.
You may request permission to link to these videos in your materials at wesreberporter@gmail.com.
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Renaming the Federal Rules of Evidence (to assist your learning) - Hearsay Edition
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 804(b)(1) - Former testimony
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 803(4) - Statements made for medical diagnosis or treatment
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
State of mind hearsay exception vs. circumstantial evidence of state of mind definitional argument
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 803(3) - ["Then existing"] State of mind
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rules of Evidence 803(1) & (2) - Present sense impressions & Excited utterances
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 803 - reliability exceptions and rationale
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) 801(d)(1)(B) - prior consistent statements
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 801(d)(1)(A) - prior inconsistent statements
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 801(d)(1)(C) - [out of court] identifications
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 801(d)(2)(E) - conspirator statements
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 801(d)(2) - Statements by party opponents - NOT hearsay defined
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) 801 - NOT Hearsay, NOT for truth of the matter asserted (TOMA)
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) - Article VIII - Arguments Responding to a Hearsay Objection
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WELCOME to my “Federal Rules of Evidence” program for students interested in the evidentiary rules that govern trials in federal court. "Federal Rules of Evidence" is a series of 12 playlists (with many videos) designed to introduce viewers to the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as evidentiary concepts and arguments under the FRE. The 12 playlist topics are set out below in this descri...
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Article VIII. Hearsay policy
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Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Article VIII. Hearsay policy
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 1002 - best evidence
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Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 1002 - best evidence
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 902 - Self-authenticating documents
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Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 902 - Self-authenticating documents
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 901 - Authentication
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Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 901 - Authentication
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 408 - Compromise offers [and statements]
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Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 408 - Compromise offers [and statements]
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 410 - Criminal pleas, plea discussions [and statements]
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Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 410 - Criminal pleas, plea discussions [and statements]
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 407 - Subsequent remedial measures
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Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 407 - Subsequent remedial measures
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 411 - Liability insurance
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Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 411 - Liability insurance
Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) Rule 409 - Offer to pay medical or similar expenses
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Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) Rule 409 - Offer to pay medical or similar expenses
Step by step evidentiary arguments under FRE Rule 403
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Step by step evidentiary arguments under FRE Rule 403
*Sample* evidentiary arguments upon relevance objection under FRE Rule 401
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*Sample* evidentiary arguments upon relevance objection under FRE Rule 401
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 403: Unfair prejudice (and other dangers)
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Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 403: Unfair prejudice (and other dangers)
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 401: Test for Relevance
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Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 401: Test for Relevance
Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) Rule 106 - "Rule of completeness"
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Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) Rule 106 - "Rule of completeness"
Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 105 - Limiting instruction
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Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 105 - Limiting instruction

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Devfullfaithandcredit
    @Devfullfaithandcredit 18 днів тому

    Law Professor, would you please tell us where you teach law . In addition, what motivated you to choose this specific profession. Maybe throw in some personal matters that may have contributed to your current.

  • @kjs-noir
    @kjs-noir Місяць тому

    One extra often-cited response for NOT TOMA is "subsequent action" trying to prove this person's re"action" Similar to 1 and 2, but has differences

  • @DeAngeloDowning-rl3te
    @DeAngeloDowning-rl3te 2 місяці тому

    plaintiff resopnse😢

  • @DeAngeloDowning-rl3te
    @DeAngeloDowning-rl3te 2 місяці тому

    bf801d

  • @DeAngeloDowning-rl3te
    @DeAngeloDowning-rl3te 2 місяці тому

    co counsel finical code cvc insurance claim at lunch

  • @kjs-noir
    @kjs-noir 2 місяці тому

    This is exactly what I needed

  • @kjs-noir
    @kjs-noir 2 місяці тому

    This guy is probably the Mock Trial Bible for teams that are just starting out As is our team :)

  • @isabelburgos4514
    @isabelburgos4514 3 місяці тому

    You are THE BEST!!! Thanks for this beautiful explanation, Professor. I love you

  • @Charliemayne716
    @Charliemayne716 3 місяці тому

    If you get your motion of discovery you should know what evidence they are going to use. Right?

    • @professorporter
      @professorporter 3 місяці тому

      A motion to compel? Most often, a party files a motion to compel when they have requested materials (discovery) that they believe they are entitled to and the opposing side refuses to turn those materials over. This is NOT an evidentiary motion

    • @Charliemayne716
      @Charliemayne716 3 місяці тому

      @@professorporter well sir, while I’m not sure the exact name it’s called motion of discovery here and you get to look at whatever they are planning on using against you.

  • @Charliemayne716
    @Charliemayne716 3 місяці тому

    When are you supposed to bring up prejudicial objections?

    • @professorporter
      @professorporter 3 місяці тому

      You object when the questioning attorney asks a question that calls for improper information including a response that is UNFAIRLY prejudicial under Rule 403

  • @susulewis7511
    @susulewis7511 3 місяці тому

    Hi, professor, can this rule apply divorce settlement communication? There are compromise offers too!

  • @lukekoleas3378
    @lukekoleas3378 3 місяці тому

    So helpful for all the diarrhea mouth disembling demons im dealing with. Thanks. I assume a statement to police on body cam used as the sole evidence to arrest someone would be good enough for impeachment and truth. Please confirm 🙏

  • @ericwillison4011
    @ericwillison4011 3 місяці тому

    I had a prosecutor and a judge tell me that this method is required if you are going to be impeaching a witness with the prior inconsistent statement. They said the fact that I was not using it meant that I could not cross-examine the witness. Are there any cases or rules on that?

    • @professorporter
      @professorporter 3 місяці тому

      Yes, it’s a specific process, based in the rules, that if done correctly, works very well in front of the jury. If the cross examining attorney deviates from the specific process, then it can fall flat or get shut down by the witness or judge.

  • @marleighf1335
    @marleighf1335 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this! Super simple breakdown of this rule.

  • @nataliazepeda2020
    @nataliazepeda2020 4 місяці тому

    literally so helpful thank you

  • @maureenbrown2811
    @maureenbrown2811 4 місяці тому

    I am facing a tough deposition you just answered my main concern about rapid fire yes/no questions and if I can say yes ... But. I have a great atty. Just haven't gone to prep meetings yet. Deposition is in 10 days

  • @user-im1hx1wf7o
    @user-im1hx1wf7o 4 місяці тому

    Great video! I couldn't find anything on re-direct Thanks Professor Porter.

  • @bolonese9341
    @bolonese9341 4 місяці тому

    Hooray

  • @Sqito1
    @Sqito1 4 місяці тому

    "...but not including statement of memory or belief" is always what's gets me. Qualifying 803(3) statements can often be mixed in with conclusory statements.

  • @edadams376
    @edadams376 6 місяців тому

    👍🏽👍🏽

  • @ryencinski7998
    @ryencinski7998 7 місяців тому

    This was great!!! Thank you :)

  • @wlsmith2357
    @wlsmith2357 7 місяців тому

    So cute!

  • @notanotherpodcast867
    @notanotherpodcast867 7 місяців тому

    Thanks so much for your channel and videos. Truly grateful.

  • @akashgehlawat3433
    @akashgehlawat3433 7 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot, this sub-point was killing me. Great presentation!!!

  • @MihKey
    @MihKey 8 місяців тому

    But what does feasibility mean????

    • @professorporter
      @professorporter 8 місяців тому

      Is it possible? Are they able to do it? The famous case related to early cars with engines in the rear and the mfr said it wasn’t feasible to move the engine to the front. The proponent may be able to introduce that the mfr moved the engine, not as a subsequent remedial measure, but to show it was feasible.

  • @AnonymousUser-in9yn
    @AnonymousUser-in9yn 9 місяців тому

    Id give anything to be at Matsumotos and on Schofield again

  • @9700jb
    @9700jb 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for a clear explanation of this exception to the rule.

  • @JVogelLaw
    @JVogelLaw 10 місяців тому

    Great videos but difficult to listen to with headphones. Too many "mic pops", I would suggest getting a stand alone microphone and pop filter for better audio.

  • @andrewcowin3815
    @andrewcowin3815 10 місяців тому

    As an old lawyer (who rarely practiced), I've come to believe the Rules of Evidence are key to both the law and to clear thinking. Financial investments, law, foreign policy, investigative journalism ... it all comes down to "What do we know? And, how do we know what we know?" Everybody who wants to analyze anything should at least study the Rules of Evidence, imo.

  • @JVogelLaw
    @JVogelLaw 11 місяців тому

    Great video... Suggestion: get a "pop filter" for your headset to mitigate the popping noises in the audio that come from your breath.

  • @MalouVlog600
    @MalouVlog600 Рік тому

    Gteat job new friend

  • @achillesalexander5327
    @achillesalexander5327 Рік тому

    I will use this

  • @Lighthousefamily32
    @Lighthousefamily32 Рік тому

    Great speaker! Do you have a sample motion you can share that would be helpful in illustrating these concepts?

  • @stran1239
    @stran1239 Рік тому

    Thank you. How to satisfy Best evidence rule, if need to mail (certified) a letter typed & printed from computer? (no handwriting or signature on letter, whole letter comes from printer). There doesn't seem to be a way to keep exactly what you send (i.e. original). Even if one sends a copy of original letter and keep original letter, then one still keep NOT what was sent mail, i.e. the copy sent by mail is now considered being "original"? Or am I understanding it wrong? Thank you!

  • @just.joolie
    @just.joolie Рік тому

    5:11 Knowing about 0.0957 percent of anything legalistic, but having fun with language, this was amusing. If the phrase “talking into your jacket” is synonymous with “talking under your breath,” I think the appropriate word for that situation would be “MUTTERANCE.” I think “utterance” is acceptable, however archaic, in the situation of 803.2. If the students need to remember the actual phrase “utterance” for testing, I’d keep that clunky word and build onto it to facilitate memory, replacing “utterance,” with something comically visual like “an agitated ’SPUTTERANCE.’”

    • @just.joolie
      @just.joolie Рік тому

      PS Watching trials is my new hobby. I’m learning the lingo so I can follow along more effectively and critique more quickly.

  • @urjitagokhale
    @urjitagokhale Рік тому

    You are the best! Thank you so much professor.

  • @salemsrevenge
    @salemsrevenge Рік тому

    I know this is 2 yrs old😢 but I just found this channel and I am so glad you took the time to do these videos. I had a question already lol. Say it is a criminal trail , the state vs ____, the state holds burden. If the defendant chooses to represent himself in court does the burden of proof than rest with the defendant.?

    • @professorporter
      @professorporter Рік тому

      No. The burden remains with the government in a criminal case regardless of whether the defendant is represented by an attorney or proceeds pro se (represents himself).

    • @salemsrevenge
      @salemsrevenge Рік тому

      @@professorporter thank you for answering ! I know it is kind of a bizarre question, I actually think it was court tv (maybe law& crime) that was talking about the Darrell Brooks case and had said the burden of proof changes.. 🤨 I thought it sounded odd..great videos by the way!

  • @dd-xg6hm
    @dd-xg6hm Рік тому

    Thank you for the greaat video! Just had one question: Is it also okay to use it in cross examination? for ex) prosecutor to the defense witness: the defendant told you this --

    • @professorporter
      @professorporter Рік тому

      Yes. The rules don’t distinguish between direct and cross. So long as it’s said by the defendant and offered by the prosecution.

  • @virtuousmama6089
    @virtuousmama6089 Рік тому

    Pls clarify what is meant by party opponent. Thank you

    • @professorporter
      @professorporter Рік тому

      “Party opponent” is a phase that comes from the rule and it means the other party. If you represent the plaintiff, than the defendant is the party opponent. If you rep the defendant, then the plaintiff is the party opponent.

    • @virtuousmama6089
      @virtuousmama6089 Рік тому

      @@professorporter thank you! I figured it out after listening twice

  • @Toast_tea
    @Toast_tea Рік тому

    Very insightful

  • @jailblazer
    @jailblazer Рік тому

    This video answered the question better than any other. Thank you. Merry Christmas!

  • @RealAustinMartin
    @RealAustinMartin Рік тому

    Am I correct that some in some jurisdictions, an objection based on a failure to employ this proceedure would be called an objection to "predicate"?

    • @professorporter
      @professorporter Рік тому

      You may be referring to “lacks foundation” - just keep in mind that foundation applies to a rule

  • @vegas9440
    @vegas9440 Рік тому

    What if it’s a photo of yourself or a email to the insurance company? What about screenshots?

    • @professorporter
      @professorporter Рік тому

      Same application of the rule. We want the photo, email or screenshot, instead of testimony about the content of those items

  • @RealAustinMartin
    @RealAustinMartin Рік тому

    This is such critical knowledge; offering it in this format is a public service and a truly good deed. Much Love and appreciation. There should be awards for this kind of thing.

  • @sterlingsatterfield522
    @sterlingsatterfield522 Рік тому

    Thank you from IU McKinney Law! If only you were my actual evidence professor

  • @abhinavgarg6487
    @abhinavgarg6487 Рік тому

    Easily the best presentation of the rules of evidence. Thank you Professor.

  • @cballer77
    @cballer77 Рік тому

    Can you do this on cross? For example, if I have prior statement from Bob at a Grand Jury hearing that "Jim is a liar," and then on cross I ask Bob if Jim is a liar and Bob says no, can I then use 801(d)(1)(A) to admit Bob's statement from in front of the Grand Jury both for impeachment of Bob and for the truth of the matter?

    • @professorporter
      @professorporter Рік тому

      Yes. Of course. Impeachment by prior inconsistent statement typically occurs on cross

    • @MustafaAli-ey5oy
      @MustafaAli-ey5oy Рік тому

      How I do contac professor port to asked questions

  • @Takifun
    @Takifun Рік тому

    I have a question about the statement you made at 2:14 where you said, "We know we did a bunch of things wrong as the defendants in this case. We want to make it right; we want to move on and allow you to move on plaintiff. That statement can't be used." Why would that statement be inadmissible if there is no dispute? Is what you're saying that there was an initial dispute between the parties, and the defendant is now wanting to negotiate, so his/her statement of conceding is protected under rule 408?

    • @professorporter
      @professorporter Рік тому

      Yes. There was a “dispute” and the statement is protected under Rule 408.