Evidence rulings by trial judges are appealable by either party

Evidence

If the defense unsuccessfully objects to the admission of evidence that is then used to secure a conviction, it may appeal the judge’s interpretation of the law of evidence. Similarly, the prosecution may appeal the exclusion of evidence it deems vital to its case. — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 1387

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Attorneys draft jury instructions that judges select among and may reject with appealable error — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 1403; Appellate judging is collaborative teamwork while trial judging is solitary authority — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 575; Judges rule on evidentiary objections and their rulings are appealable by either party. — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 852 (+2 more)