What is Evidence, Really? (Ep. 51)

What is Evidence, Really? (Ep. 51)

From I'll Allow it Nevada by Nevada Judicial Education

April 6, 2026 · 26 min · Season 3 · Episode 51

About this episode

The episode explores the fundamental concept of evidence in the courtroom with Sr. Judge Richard Glasson.

Description: On this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada , we're joined by Sr. Judge Richard Glasson to dive into one of the most fundamental topics in the courtroom: evidence. Before getting into objections, admissibility, or complex rulings, this conversation goes back to first principles and focuses on a simple but essential question: What is evidence? We explore the core definition of evidence and the different forms it can take in the courtroom, including witness testimony, documents, physical objects, and recordings. While these forms may look very different, they all serve the same essential function. Along the way, we discuss how judges can think about evidence in practical terms, how to distinguish evidence from argument or speculation, and why having a clear understanding of these basics leads to more confident and consistent decision-making on the bench. State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20260214_50632 Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ Learning Objectives: Define "evidence" in the context of courtroom proceedings and explain its role in the fact-finding process. Identify the primary forms of evidence, including testimony, documents, physical objects…

People in this episode

Guest: Richard Glasson

Topics covered

  • evidence
  • courtroom
  • testimony
  • judicial decision-making
  • fact-finding

Keywords

  • evidence
  • courtroom
  • testimony
  • documents
  • physical objects
  • recordings
  • judges
  • decision-making

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Organizations: State Bar of Nevada

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