The Midterm Essay Exam covers all of the materials completed in the first half of this course. The exam is composed of one hypothetical scenario that encompasses many different evidentiary issues. For each issue you spot in the midterm, you should identify it, state the rule or rules of law that apply to it, apply the law to the facts the case, and then reach a conclusion. Be sure you thoroughly analyze the scenario, addressing any and all evidentiary matters presented. Be sure to cite to the Federal Rules of Evidence, the textbook and any other relevant sources in support of your position. Your memorandum should include a succinct statement of the Issue, the relevant Rule of Law, your Analysis (which applies the law to the facts of the case), and your conclusion. Your memorandum should include a succinct statement of the Issue, the relevant Rule of Law, your Analysis (which applies the law to the facts of the case), and your conclusion. Because there are two main issues and several subissues under each, headings and subheadings are a great way to keep your writing organized and your reader engaged. Midterm Essay Hypothetical Defendant Doris Night took her daughter to lacrosse practice. The defendant got into an argument with another parent, one Rocky Hadson, about too much rough housing by the children on the field. After arguing for a minute or so, the victim Hadson, who was much smaller than defendant Night, pushed the defendant, and called her the name "Doris-of-the-Night." The defendant knocked the decedent down, kicked him several times, and repeatedly slammed the man''s head against the floor, before being pulled off by other parents. Rocky was dead; Doris was charged with manslaughter. At the trial, the prosecution wants to introduce evidence that defendant had been arrested 15 years ago for domestic violence to a previous spouse; the spouse had refused to testify, and the charges were dropped. In addition, the prosecution intends to call a witness who will testify that the defendant had a reputation for being loud and had a habit of yelling at sports games. Midterm Exam Essay Please thoroughly analyze this scenario, addressing any and all evidentiary matters presented. Be sure to cite to the Federal Rules of Evidence, the textbook and any other relevant sources in support of your position. Your memorandum should include a succinct statement of the Issue, the relevant Rule of Law, your Analysis (which applies the law to the facts of the case), and your conclusion.