Admissability of Evidence

Basic Principles
- Is it relevant (pretains to the case)?
- Is it credible (contains some degree of believability)?
- Is it properly acquired (not tainted)?
Beyond the basics, details can vary
- Varies with locale, state, country
- Can vary in detail from judge to judge
- Can vary in finer detail even from case to case
Ultimately judges will decide what to admit for a jury to consider
Ultimately judges and juries decide what to believe

Basic Principles