Rule 411 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 411 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Liability Insurance. It is under Article IV (Relevance and Its Limits) of the Rules. Evidence that a person was or was not insured against liability is not admissible to prove whether the person acted negligently or otherwise wrongfully. But…

Rule 410 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 410 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements. It is under Article IV (Relevance and Its Limits) of the Rules. (a) Prohibited Uses. In a civil or criminal case, evidence of the following is not admissible against the defendant who made…

Rule 409 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 409 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Offers to Pay Medical and Similar Expenses. It is under Article IV (Relevance and Its Limits) of the Rules. Evidence of furnishing, promising to pay, or offering to pay medical, hospital, or similar expenses resulting from an injury is…

Rule 408 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 408 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Compromise Offers and Negotiations. It is under Article IV (Relevance and Its Limits) of the Rules. (a) Prohibited Uses. Evidence of the following is not admissible — on behalf of any party — either to prove or disprove the…

Rule 407 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 407 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Subsequent Remedial Measures. It is under Article IV (Relevance and Its Limits) of the Rules. When measures are taken that would have made an earlier injury or harm less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not…

Rule 406 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 406 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Habit; Routine Practice. It is under Article IV (Relevance and Its Limits) of the Rules. Evidence of a person’s habit or an organization’s routine practice may be admitted to prove that on a particular occasion the person or organization…

Rule 405 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 405 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Methods of Proving Character. It is under Article IV (Relevance and Its Limits) of the Rules. (a) By Reputation or Opinion. When evidence of a person’s character or character trait is admissible, it may be proved by testimony about…

Rule 404 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 404 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Character Evidence; Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts. It is under Article IV (Relevance and Its Limits) of the Rules. (a) Character Evidence. (1) Prohibited Uses. Evidence of a person’s character or character trait is not admissible to prove that…

Rule 403 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 403 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, Waste of Time, or Other Reasons. It is under Article IV (Relevance and Its Limits) of the Rules. The court may exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by a…

Rule 402 Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 402 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is about General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence. It is under Article IV (Relevance and Its Limits) of the Rules. Relevant evidence is admissible unless any of the following provides otherwise: Irrelevant evidence is not admissible.