AJ 224 - Rules of Evidence

Course Description

  • Prerequisite or Corequisite: AJ 101

This course is a thorough study of evidence rules with specific emphasis on the application of these rules in preparing and presenting evidence. This includes a discussion of the history and approach to the study of evidence, proof by evidence and substitutes. General admissibility tests, evidence by witness testimony, documents and real evidence are examined. Rules of evidence are cited by decisions and students are required to brief cases.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of AJ 224, the student will be able to:

  • Define the major steps in the evolution of U.S. rules of evidence.
  • Explain rules governing courtroom witness testimony.
  • Define key groupings of evidence.
  • Explain the final disposition of courtroom evidence.