Federal Rules of Evidence Study Review
"Relevant evidence" is evidence which has any tendency
Rule 401 to make the existence of any fact of consequence more
probable or less probable
Relevant Evidence is generally admissible; Irrelevant Evi-
Rule 402
dence is Inadmissible
Relevant evidence may be excluded if its probative value
Rule 403 is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prej-
udice, confusion of issues, or undue delay
Rule 404 a Character evidence is generally inadmissible
Evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts is not admissible
Rule 404 b
to prove the character of the person
evidence may be admitted on a conditional basis; up to
Rule 104 b
the judge
Subsequent remedial measures may not be used to prove:
Rule 407 negligence, culpable conduct, product defect, or need for
warning
Compromise, or attempts to compromise, may not be
used to prove liability for a claim, but to prove: witness
Rule 408
bias, lack of undue delay, or obstruction of criminal inves-
tigation
Evidence of otter or payment of medical expenses is
Rule 409
barred to prove liability
Plea agreements are inadmissible, except in perjury pros-
Rule 410 ecution if statement is made under oath, on record and in
counsel's presence
Liability insurance is inadmissible for proving negligence
Rule 411 / wrongful action; but not to prove other things such as
agency or ownership
Rule 701 1/4
"Relevant evidence" is evidence which has any tendency
Rule 401 to make the existence of any fact of consequence more
probable or less probable
Relevant Evidence is generally admissible; Irrelevant Evi-
Rule 402
dence is Inadmissible
Relevant evidence may be excluded if its probative value
Rule 403 is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prej-
udice, confusion of issues, or undue delay
Rule 404 a Character evidence is generally inadmissible
Evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts is not admissible
Rule 404 b
to prove the character of the person
evidence may be admitted on a conditional basis; up to
Rule 104 b
the judge
Subsequent remedial measures may not be used to prove:
Rule 407 negligence, culpable conduct, product defect, or need for
warning
Compromise, or attempts to compromise, may not be
used to prove liability for a claim, but to prove: witness
Rule 408
bias, lack of undue delay, or obstruction of criminal inves-
tigation
Evidence of otter or payment of medical expenses is
Rule 409
barred to prove liability
Plea agreements are inadmissible, except in perjury pros-
Rule 410 ecution if statement is made under oath, on record and in
counsel's presence
Liability insurance is inadmissible for proving negligence
Rule 411 / wrongful action; but not to prove other things such as
agency or ownership
Rule 701 1/4
