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Relevance Standard (FRE)
Evidence is relevant if it has any tendency to prove or disprove a material fact.
Relevance Standard (CEC)
Evidence is relevant if it tends to be material to a disputed fact.
Legal Relevance Exclusion
Otherwise relevant evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed
by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of issues, misleading the jury, or wasting time. (Both
FRE and CEC)
California Prop 8
In criminal trials, all relevant evidence is admissible, even if objectionable under CEC, subject to
a few special exemptions.
Prop 8 Exemptions (Mnemonic and Items)
DR Mammal Counts SHEEP - Defendant must open the door, Rape shield laws, Member of
media can't be held in contempt for not revealing source, Court still has power to exclude if
excludable, Secondary evidence rule still applies, Hearsay may not be admitted,
Exclusionary rules (Miranda, Confrontation) still apply, Privileges that already existed in 1982
still apply.
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Grade A (100% Correct Elaborations)
Duty of Competence
A lawyer shall represent the client with the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation
reasonably necessary. Includes mental and physical. May associate with another attorney or
study to become competent.
Conflict of Interest (Concurrent, General Rule)
The general rule is that the lawyer may not represent a client where there is a conflict of interest.
Conflict of Interest (Between Current Clients)
A concurrent conflict of interest exists if the representation of one client is directly adverse to
another client.
Conflict of Interest (Between Current Client and Another)
A concurrent conflict of interest exists if there is a significant risk that the representation of one
or more clients will be materially limited by the lawyer's responsibilities to another client, a
former client, or a third person or by a personal interest of the lawyer.
ABA Exceptions to Concurrent Conflicts
Lawyer reasonably believes he will be able to provide competent and diligent representation to
each client, the representation is not limited by law, the clients are not asserting a claim against
each other and each client gives informed written consent.
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Grade A (100% Correct Elaborations)
CA Exceptions to Concurrent Conflicts
May still represent where there is informed written consent.
Written Disclosure
Lawyer may still represent client with only written disclosure where the conflict results from the
lawyer's relationship with a party or witness in the same matter. ABA requires written consent.
Aggregate Settlements
A lawyer who represents two or more clients shall not participate in making an aggregate
settlement of the claims or an aggregate plea unless each client gives informed written consent.
Insurance (California Rule)
Lawyers are permitted to represent both insurers and clients whereby the insurer has the
contractual right to select counsel for the insured, resulting in no conflict of interest.
Community Property Definition
All property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during marriage
while domiciled in California, which is not classified as separate property.
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Grade A (100% Correct Elaborations)
Separate Property
Property owned by either spouse before marriage, and/or property acquired by gift, bequest,
devise, or descent, and the rents, issues, and profits obtained from any separate property.
Quasi-Community Property
Property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by either spouse while domiciled
elsewhere, which would have been CP if acquired while domiciled in California.
Quasi-Marital Property
Property obtained during void or voidable marriage which would have been CP if the marriage
was valid.
Hearsay Definition
An out of court statement offered for the truth of the matter asserted.
General Hearsay Rule
Hearsay is inadmissible unless an exception applies
Common Law vs. UCC
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Grade A (100% Correct Elaborations)
Relevance Standard (FRE)
Evidence is relevant if it has any tendency to prove or disprove a material fact.
Relevance Standard (CEC)
Evidence is relevant if it tends to be material to a disputed fact.
Legal Relevance Exclusion
Otherwise relevant evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed
by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of issues, misleading the jury, or wasting time. (Both
FRE and CEC)
California Prop 8
In criminal trials, all relevant evidence is admissible, even if objectionable under CEC, subject to
a few special exemptions.
Prop 8 Exemptions (Mnemonic and Items)
DR Mammal Counts SHEEP - Defendant must open the door, Rape shield laws, Member of
media can't be held in contempt for not revealing source, Court still has power to exclude if
excludable, Secondary evidence rule still applies, Hearsay may not be admitted,
Exclusionary rules (Miranda, Confrontation) still apply, Privileges that already existed in 1982
still apply.
,California Bar Exam Test bank (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) over 600 Verified Questions & Answers |
Grade A (100% Correct Elaborations)
Duty of Competence
A lawyer shall represent the client with the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation
reasonably necessary. Includes mental and physical. May associate with another attorney or
study to become competent.
Conflict of Interest (Concurrent, General Rule)
The general rule is that the lawyer may not represent a client where there is a conflict of interest.
Conflict of Interest (Between Current Clients)
A concurrent conflict of interest exists if the representation of one client is directly adverse to
another client.
Conflict of Interest (Between Current Client and Another)
A concurrent conflict of interest exists if there is a significant risk that the representation of one
or more clients will be materially limited by the lawyer's responsibilities to another client, a
former client, or a third person or by a personal interest of the lawyer.
ABA Exceptions to Concurrent Conflicts
Lawyer reasonably believes he will be able to provide competent and diligent representation to
each client, the representation is not limited by law, the clients are not asserting a claim against
each other and each client gives informed written consent.
,California Bar Exam Test bank (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) over 600 Verified Questions & Answers |
Grade A (100% Correct Elaborations)
CA Exceptions to Concurrent Conflicts
May still represent where there is informed written consent.
Written Disclosure
Lawyer may still represent client with only written disclosure where the conflict results from the
lawyer's relationship with a party or witness in the same matter. ABA requires written consent.
Aggregate Settlements
A lawyer who represents two or more clients shall not participate in making an aggregate
settlement of the claims or an aggregate plea unless each client gives informed written consent.
Insurance (California Rule)
Lawyers are permitted to represent both insurers and clients whereby the insurer has the
contractual right to select counsel for the insured, resulting in no conflict of interest.
Community Property Definition
All property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during marriage
while domiciled in California, which is not classified as separate property.
, California Bar Exam Test bank (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) over 600 Verified Questions & Answers |
Grade A (100% Correct Elaborations)
Separate Property
Property owned by either spouse before marriage, and/or property acquired by gift, bequest,
devise, or descent, and the rents, issues, and profits obtained from any separate property.
Quasi-Community Property
Property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by either spouse while domiciled
elsewhere, which would have been CP if acquired while domiciled in California.
Quasi-Marital Property
Property obtained during void or voidable marriage which would have been CP if the marriage
was valid.
Hearsay Definition
An out of court statement offered for the truth of the matter asserted.
General Hearsay Rule
Hearsay is inadmissible unless an exception applies
Common Law vs. UCC
