Rhode Island What Is Not Evidence (RI WINE) is a legal term that describes evidence that is not admissible in court because it does not meet the legal requirements for evidence. The term is used to refer to evidence that is not relevant, not material, or not probative. RI WINE includes items such as hearsay, opinion, character evidence, and evidence that is not properly authenticated. It also refers to evidence that is obtained illegally or in violation of the defendant’s constitutional rights. The purpose of RI WINE is to protect the rights of the accused and to ensure that only evidence that has been collected legally and within the bounds of the law is used in court. Types of RI WINE include: hearsay, opinion, character evidence, illegally obtained evidence, improperly authenticated evidence, evidence obtained in violation of the defendant's constitutional rights, and privilege.