An offer of proof is generally required to preserve claims of error regarding the wrongful exclusion of evidence during a trial. There is a limited exception to the offer of proof requirement. There are three requirements for this exception to apply: (1) the record must show a complete understanding of the excluded testimony, (2) the…
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Offer of Proof, Evidence
Trials require evidence by a party to establish his or her claims or defenses. Only admissible evidence is permitted. Admissible evidence must generally be relevant, legally and logically. “Logical relevance” is the tendency to “make the existence of a material fact more or less probable.” State v. Freeman, 269 S.W.3d 422, 426 (Mo. 2008). “Legal…