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Evidence (Witnesses (Opinion (Lay (May testify to: (Personal perceptions,…

- - - - May testify to:
        
        Personal perceptions
        
        NOT opinions based on scientific/technical/specialized knowledge
    - - May testify to:
        
        Scientific/technical/specialized knowledge
        
        Opinion must be backed by reasonable certainty & be supported by the facts
  - - - Allowed: knowledge, identity, absence of mistake or accident, motive, opportunity, intent and preparation.
      - Not allowed: to prove conformity of character
    - - Generally not allowed unless character is an issue.
- - - - Former testimony, Statement against interests, doling declaration, Statement of personal/family history
    - - Present state of mind, Excited Utterance, Present sense impressions, business records, official records, reputation