IF YOU WANT TO WIN YOUR CASE YOUR LAWYER NEEDS TO KNOW HOW TO GET THE BEST EVIDENCE BEFORE THE JURY OR JUDGE
Relevance
One of the cornerstone legal principles during trials is the relevance of evidence. According to Evidence Codes § 350 & 351, only relevant evidence is admissible at trial. To be relevant, the evidence “must have a tendency in reason to prove or disprove any disputed fact that is of consequence to the determination of the action.” (§ 210). This includes “evidence relevant to the credibility of a witness or hearsay declarant.” (§ 210).
When an Objection is Made
If an objection is made as to the admissibility of evidence at a trial the judge has 3 options.
- Option 1: Sustain the objection which means the evidence will not be admissible at the trial.
- Option 2: The judge can ask for an “offer of proof” as to why the evidence is “relevant” to the issues at the trial. The judge will then decide whether to admit the evidence at the trial or exclude it from the trial.
- Option 3: Overrule the objection. This means the evidence can be admitted and the jury will be allowed to consider that evidence.
Importance of Hiring a Skilled Criminal Defense Attorney
The importance of hiring an attorney who is skilled and knowledgeable about the relevancy of evidence cannot be overstated. In many cases, the outcome of a trial will depend on whether or not a piece of evidence is allowed into evidence or kept out of evidence so the jury never hears about it.
Having an attorney who knows when and how to raise a proper objection to keep evidence from being presented to the jury is critical. If your lawyer is able to keep some evidence from being admitted at the trial could be the difference between a defendant being found guilty or not guilty.
How a Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You
Our Wallin & Klarich criminal defense attorneys can be invaluable when dealing with objections to evidence on a relevancy basis. They have a comprehensive understanding of the rules of evidence and the intricacies of relevancy objections Their expertise allows them to identify irrelevant details that might unfairly prejudice the case against you or lead to confusion, ensuring that only pertinent and admissible evidence is considered in the courtroom. By leveraging their knowledge and experience, our attorneys will help you achieve the best outcome in your case.
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If you are facing criminal charges, you need to contact our aggressive attorneys at Wallin & Klarich now. With 40+ years of experience, our attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have helped many clients avoid criminal convictions and kept them free from serving prison or jail sentences. We know the most effective strategies to argue on your behalf, and we will do everything in our power to help you achieve the best possible result in your case.
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