After reading United States v. HarperCase,

1. What was the government attempting to accomplish through its motion in limine?
2. What hearsay statement made by a bystander did the prosecutor seek to admit into evidence?
3. Identify and explain the exceptions to the hearsay rule the court discusses as its bases for the admission of the bystander's statement.
4. The district judge held that the bystander's statement was "non-testimonial" and therefore admissible under the confrontation clause. What is meant by the term non-testimonial statement?
5. What provision of the U.S. Constitution gives a defendant the right to confront his or her accusers?
6. On what basis did the overt rule that some of the defendant's convictions may be presented but one was inadmissible?
7. Which of the Federal Rules of Evidence did the court rely on in its decision and order?