Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence

(a) Effect of Erroneous Ruling. Error may not be

predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence

unless a substantial right of the party is affected; and

(1) Objection. In case the ruling is one admitting

evidence, a timely objection or motion to strike appears of

record, stating the specific ground of objection, if the specific

ground was not apparent from the context; or

(2) Offer of Proof. In case the ruling is one excluding

evidence, the substance of the evidence was made known to

the court by offer or was apparent from the context within

which questions were asked.

(b) Record of Offer and Ruling. The court may add any

other or further statement which shows the character of the

evidence, the form in which it was offered, the objection made,

and the ruling thereon. It may direct the making of an offer in

question and answer form.

(c) Hearing of Jury. In jury cases, proceedings shall be

conducted, to the extent practicable, so as to prevent

inadmissible evidence from being suggested to the jury by any

means, such as making statements or offers of proof or asking

questions in the hearing of the jury.

(d) Plain Error. Nothing in this rule precludes taking

notice of plain errors affecting substantial rights although they

were not brought to the attention of the court.