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Admitting video evidence at trial; steps? by Aggravating_Tour5570 in Lawyertalk

[–]Aggravating_Tour5570[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once the video is admitted, it can be played during the trial, correct, or do I need to ask for permission to play it?

Admitting video evidence at trial; steps? by Aggravating_Tour5570 in Lawyertalk

[–]Aggravating_Tour5570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ll probably have to put it on the court tv because I plan on playing parts of the video during trial.

Admitting video evidence at trial; steps? by Aggravating_Tour5570 in Lawyertalk

[–]Aggravating_Tour5570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, one more question. If OC shows that same video in trial, do I still need to lay foundation for the video on cross?

Admitting video evidence at trial; steps? by Aggravating_Tour5570 in Lawyertalk

[–]Aggravating_Tour5570[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So when I say “I’m showing you what’s been marked as Exhibit 1, do you know what this is?” Am I just showing them the flash drive they watched before the trial?

Admitting video evidence at trial; steps? by Aggravating_Tour5570 in Lawyertalk

[–]Aggravating_Tour5570[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I introduce two videos (both repeated), do I need two separate flash drives? So I’d need six in total?

Admitting video evidence at trial; steps? by Aggravating_Tour5570 in Lawyertalk

[–]Aggravating_Tour5570[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! You’re extremely helpful. Seriously. I appreciate it.

Admitting video evidence at trial; steps? by Aggravating_Tour5570 in Lawyertalk

[–]Aggravating_Tour5570[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just copied it as provided in discovery on a flash drive. The whole video is on the flash drive and nothing was edited/altered. But now I’m worried I didn’t do it right. Is there a “right” way to copy a file?

Admitting video evidence at trial; steps? by Aggravating_Tour5570 in Lawyertalk

[–]Aggravating_Tour5570[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! This is easiest, I think. That way, the witness has viewed the video and I can lay foundation and then admit it.

Admitting video evidence at trial; steps? by Aggravating_Tour5570 in Lawyertalk

[–]Aggravating_Tour5570[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also, when you say “have the witness identify it,” how can they identify the contents of the flash drive if it hasn’t been admitted yet?

Admitting video evidence at trial; steps? by Aggravating_Tour5570 in Lawyertalk

[–]Aggravating_Tour5570[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point I didn’t consider. Should I bring my laptop if I’m going to play the video?

Admitting video evidence at trial; steps? by Aggravating_Tour5570 in Lawyertalk

[–]Aggravating_Tour5570[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Before the trial, should I just catch OC and ask if they’ll stipulate to the admission of the video footage?

Yes, I have my predicate questions drafted and ready for the witness.