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Evidence (Witness (Opinion (Lay opinion: generally inadmissible (may be…

- - - - Dying declarations
      - Statements against interest
      - Former testimony
      - Statement of personal or family history
      - Statement offered against party procuring declarant's unavailability
    - - Present sense impressions
      - Business records
      - Public records
      - Excited utterance
      - Present state of mind or physical condition
      - Past recollection recorded
- - - - Direct examination: generally not admissible; Only when character directly at issues: child custody, defamation, etc.
      - Cross Examination: Party or Witness: Only for impeachment
    - - Direct examination: prosecution cannot initiate
      - Cross Examination: Party: Defendant can introduce evidence of good character to help prove innocence.
        Party or Witness: Impeachment