Absolute Hearsay Overclaim
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Example wrong choices
22233_hymn-trailer · EVIDENCE · Choice AYes, because the jurisdiction recognizes the common-law spousal privilege.
Why it's attractive
The stem names privilege, but the note still does not prove knowledge of the methamphetamine in the toolbox.
Why it's wrong
The stem names privilege, but the note still does not prove knowledge of the methamphetamine in the toolbox.
22233_hymn-trailer · EVIDENCE · Choice BNo, because the note is a declaration against Hannah's penal interest and is therefore admissible as an exception to the hearsay rule.
Why it's attractive
A hearsay exception does not make irrelevant evidence admissible.
Why it's wrong
A hearsay exception does not make irrelevant evidence admissible.
22233_hymn-trailer · EVIDENCE · Choice DYes, because the note is hearsay not within any exception to the hearsay rule.
Why it's attractive
The note admits criminal drug use, so saying no exception applies is too absolute.
Why it's wrong
The note admits criminal drug use, so saying no exception applies is too absolute.
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