Section 402. Relevant Evidence Generally Admissible – Irrelevant Evidence Inadmissibility Rule 403. Exclusion of relevant evidence due to harm, confusion, or waste of time The Arkansas Rules of Evidence govern the presentation of evidence in Arkansas court proceedings. In general, these rules apply to all actions and proceedings before the courts of that State. However, the rules (with the exception of those relating to privileges) do not apply in the following situations: Article 404. Proof of inadmissibility to prove conduct, Exceptions – Other Crimes The Arkansas Rules of Evidence are designed to ensure fairness in the administration and elimination of undue costs and delays. In addition, the rules aim to promote the growth and development of the law of evidence to establish the truth and determine the just determination of the procedure. Article 609[edit] Courts of impeachment by proof of conviction for a crime define hearsay as an oral or written statement not made by the witness and offered as evidence to prove the veracity of the alleged case. Don`t worry if it`s not entirely clear. There are books and books written about hearsay evidence. Many lawyers don`t quite understand what hearsay is. For example, there are 25 exceptions to the hearsay rule.
Evidence at a trial in Arkansas and all other states is subject to the rules of evidence. These rules of evidence are there to ensure that the evidence heard by a jury is reliable. The hearsay rule relates to the reliability of the evidence. The person who made the statement was not under oath and the other party did not have the opportunity to cross-examine the plaintiff are the main reasons why hearsay is considered unreliable. This blog is not exhaustive of all the details of the hearsay rule and the 25 exceptions are beyond the scope of this blog. If you`d like to learn more about this rule, call us at 479-202-5200 or drop by our office to speak with one of our experienced lawyers. We are located in Rogers, Arkansas, right off I-49. We are like old-fashioned doctors, we make home visits and listen to our clients.
Article 1004 Admissibility of other substantive evidence Rule 614 Summons to appear and hearing of witnesses by the court ARTICLE X. CONTENT OF WRITINGS, RECORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHS 9 Rule 611. Type and order of hearing and presentation Article 901. Need authentication or identification [identification] Often we hear a lawyer stand up and say, “Hearsay objection.” What does that mean? Why does this lawyer object to what someone said? Section 1009. Translation of documents and files into a foreign language Rule 608. Evidence of the character and conduct of the witness The Bailey & Oliver Difference – Visual Aids, www.baileyoliverlawfirm.com/pages/the-bailey-oliver-difference/visual-models/ Rule 508. State Secrets and Other Official Information – Government Privileges A simple definition of hearsay is; This is an amicable statement offered to prove the veracity of the alleged case. Why is it not reliable? Section 302. Applicability of Federal Law in Civil Actions and Proceedings Rule 705. Disclosure of facts or data Underlying expert opinion.
Article 511[edit] Privileged matter disclosed under duress or without the possibility of exercising privileges Rule 803. Hearsay exceptions – availability of applicant Intangible rule 510. Waiver of secrecy by voluntary disclosure Rule 503. Privilege of physician and psychotherapist-patient Rule 512. Commentary or Conclusion of the Right to Privilege – Rule 903. Subscription to a testimonial is not required Article 106. Residual or related writings or recorded statements Bailey & Oliver Law Firm, 3606 W. Southern Hills Blvd., Suite 200, Rogers, AR 72758. Section 806. Attack and support of the credibility of the applicant.
