Privilege-hearsay and witness competency

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Write a 3 to 5 page paper that addresses the questions below. Answer both parts of each question thoroughly, citing the textbook and other course material.

1.Privilege

A.List and explain six of the testimonial privileges that are recognized in the U.S.

B.What are the public policy issues, or public interests, that explain and justify the necessity of privileged relationships?

2.Lay Witnesses

A.List six topics about which lay witnesses are most often permitted to testify.

B.What issues must be considered when determining whether the testimony of a lay witness will be admissible?

3.Hearsay

A.Explain the concept of hearsay and the underlying rationale for the hearsay rule.

B.List and explain six exceptions to the hearsay rule.

4.Witness Competency

A.Discuss the four factors that are used to evaluate the competency of a witness.

B.Do these factors change based on the age of the witness? Explain your answer.

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