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Evidence Midterm (Character Evid. Expanded (Evid. of Specific Acts that…

- - - - Have specialized knowledge to interpret evid.
        Firsthand knowledge is not necessary.
    - - Do not testify about facts directly, only speak to their opinions of the character of a party or witness
    - - Eyewitnesses - Directly perceived an event central
        to the trial (Rule 602 - Need for Firsthand Knowledge)
  - - - Make Procedures Effective
      - Avoid Wasting Time
      - Protect Witnesses from undue harassment
        and embarassment
    - - Not allowed on direct
      - Allowed on Cross; and
      - When there is a hostile witness, an adverse party, or a W identified with an adverse party.
  - - - To impress the seriousness of courtroom testimony
      - Reminder of the obligation to speak truthfully
    - - Every person is competent to be a W unless
        the rules provide otherwise
        
        Rule 602 - Need for Personal Knowledge (Fact W)
        Demonstrated through a W's Testimony
        
        Rule 605 - Judge cannot be a W
        Protect Attorney's from Judge Retaliation for objecting to Judge' Testimony
        Also prevents the Judge from offering commentary
        
        Rule 606 - A juror cannot testify in front of other jurors
        Must be given an opportunity to object to T outside the Jury's presence;
        May testify in subsequent trial.