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How to Prepare for Your First Mock Trial

Jonathan Leach LLC

Then, clarify the burden of proof for each side. Plan your direct and cross-examinations of witnesses. Be prepared to address challenges to the admissibility of your evidence. Discuss which side needs to prove what and what the standards of evidence are needed. Organize all your evidence in a logical order.

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Federal Rule of Evidence 702: A Useful Rule (When It's Followed)

Evidence at Trial

What is inadmissible character evidence (Rule 404(a)) to one judge might be admissible "other acts" evidence (Rule 404(b)) to another. But since the 2000 amendment, some courts have ignored Rule 702's requirements and read into the rule a presumption of admissibility. 579, 589 (1993). at 596 (emphasis added). United States , 54 App.