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Practical Guide to Federal Evidence: Objections, Responses, Rules, and Practice Commentary [ Connected Ebook] 14th ed. [Minkštas viršelis]

  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 354 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 254x178x19 mm, weight: 622 g
  • Serija: NITA
  • Išleidimo metai: 07-Dec-2020
  • Leidėjas: Aspen Publishing
  • ISBN-10: 1601569246
  • ISBN-13: 9781601569240
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 354 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 254x178x19 mm, weight: 622 g
  • Serija: NITA
  • Išleidimo metai: 07-Dec-2020
  • Leidėjas: Aspen Publishing
  • ISBN-10: 1601569246
  • ISBN-13: 9781601569240
"The Fourteenth Edition of A Practical Guide to Federal Evidence includes changes in the Federal Rules of Evidence through December 1, 2020. The modernized writing style makes the information easy to comprehend and put into practice. This book will help you think on your feet when you offer or oppose objections during pretrial and trial. Each section is laid out for easy reference and includes: a definition of the topic; the specific forms of objections and responses; the controlling rule; and commentary that gives experienced, real-world insights into typical issues you might confront. This guide outlines the foundations needed to admit evidence-useful whether you are proffering or objecting. The Quick Reference Guide at the end of the book provides instant access to ninety common objections. The eBook links the objections in the Quick Reference Guide back to the full text, putting instant reference to the appropriate rule and commentary at your fingertips"--

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The Fourteenth Edition of A Practical Guide to Federal Evidence includes changes in the Federal Rules of Evidence through December 1, 2020. The modernized writing style makes the information easy to comprehend and put into practice. This book will help you think on your feet when you offer or oppose objections during pretrial and trial. Each section is laid out for easy reference and includes:

  • a definition of the topic;
  • the specific forms of objections and responses;
  • the controlling rule; and
  • commentary that gives experienced, real-world insights into typical issues you might confront.

This guide outlines the foundations needed to admit evidence—useful whether you are proffering or objecting. The Quick Reference Guide at the end of the book provides instant access to ninety common objections. The eBook links the objections in the Quick Reference Guide back to the full text, putting instant reference to the appropriate rule and commentary at your fingertips.

Foreword xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Chapter 1 General Considerations
Objections
1(3)
Offers of Proof
4(2)
Competence to Testify
6(3)
Firsthand Knowledge
9(2)
Judicial Notice
11(3)
Presumptions
14(2)
Privileges
16(5)
Chapter 2 Forms of Questions
Ambiguous Questions
21(2)
Argumentative Questions
23(3)
Asked and Answered
26(2)
Assuming Facts Not in Evidence
28(3)
Compound Questions
31(2)
Leading Questions
33(3)
Misquoting the Witness
36(2)
Narratives
38(2)
Refreshing Present Recollection
40(3)
Nonresponsive Answers
43(2)
Chapter 3 Relevance
Relevance: Generally
45(3)
Relevance: Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time
48(2)
Relevance: Conditional Admissibility
50(2)
Relevance: Rule of Completeness
52(2)
Relevance: Limited Admissibility
54(2)
Habit and Routine Practice
56(2)
Subsequent Remedial Measures
58(2)
Compromise Offers and Negotiations
60(3)
Offers to Pay Medical and Similar Expenses
63(1)
Guilty Pleas, Offers of Pleas, and Related Statements
64(2)
Insurance Against Liability
66(3)
Chapter 4 Authentication and Original Documents
Authentication of Instruments
69(7)
Authentication of Telephone Conversations and Voices
76(3)
Original Document Rule (Best Evidence Rule)
79(6)
Chapter 5 Exhibits
Exhibits: Writings
85(5)
Exhibits: Illustrative
90(3)
Exhibits: Demonstrative
93(5)
Exhibits: Tangible Objects
98(3)
Chapter 6 Opinions
Lay Opinion Evidence
101(3)
Expert Opinion
104(7)
Chapter 7 Cross-Examination and Impeachment
Cross-Examination: Generally
111(2)
Cross-Examination: Scope
113(2)
Impeachment: Generally
115(3)
Impeachment by Bias, Prejudice, Interest, and Improper Motive
118(6)
Impeachment by Character Evidence
124(4)
Impeachment of Memory
128(2)
Impeachment of Perception
130(2)
Impeachment by Prior Conviction (Civil Cases)
132(5)
Impeachment by Prior Conviction (Criminal Cases)
137(5)
Impeachment by Inconsistent Statements
142(4)
Impeachment by Specific Instances of Conduct
146(3)
Chapter 8 Character Evidence
Character Evidence: Generally
149(9)
Character Evidence: The Accused or Victim in a Criminal Case
158(3)
Character Evidence: Prior Sexual Activity of Alleged Victim (Criminal Cases)
161(4)
Character Evidence: Prior Sexual Activity of Alleged Victim (Civil Cases)
165(4)
Character Evidence: Evidence of Similar Crimes or Acts in Civil or Criminal Sexual Assault or Child Molestation Cases
169(4)
Character Evidence: Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts
173(6)
Chapter 9 Hearsay
Hearsay: Generally
179(3)
Hearsay in Criminal Cases: Confrontation Clause Issues
182(3)
Hearsay: Hearsay Within Hearsay
185(2)
Hearsay: Attacking and Supporting the Credibility of a Hearsay Declarant
187(2)
Hearsay: Nonhearsay Prior Statements
189(3)
Hearsay: Nonhearsay Opposing Party Statements
192(4)
Hearsay Exception: Present Sense Impression
196(2)
Hearsay Exception: Excited Utterance
198(2)
Hearsay Exception: Then-Existing Mental or Emotional Condition
200(2)
Hearsay Exception: Then-Existing Physical Condition
202(2)
Hearsay Exception: Statements for Purposes of Medical Diagnosis or Treatment
204(2)
Hearsay Exception: Recorded Recollection
206(3)
Hearsay Exception: Records of Regularly Conducted Activity (Business Records)
209(5)
Hearsay Exception: Absence of Entry in Business Records
214(2)
Hearsay Exception: Public Records and Statements
216(3)
Hearsay Exception: Absence of Public Record
219(2)
Hearsay Exception: Records of Vital Statistics
221(1)
Hearsay Exception: Records of Religious Organizations
222(2)
Hearsay Exception: Marriage, Baptismal, and Similar Certificates
224(2)
Hearsay Exception: Family Records
226(1)
Hearsay Exception: Records of Documents Affecting an Interest in Property
227(2)
Hearsay Exception: Statements in Documents Affecting an Interest in Property
229(2)
Hearsay Exception: Statements in Ancient Documents
231(2)
Hearsay Exception: Market Reports and Commercial Publications
233(2)
Hearsay Exception: Learned Treatises
235(2)
Hearsay Exception: Personal or Family History
237(2)
Hearsay Exception: Reputation Concerning Boundaries or General History
239(2)
Hearsay Exception: Reputation as to Character
241(1)
Hearsay Exception: Judgment of Previous Conviction
242(2)
Hearsay Exception: Judgment as to Personal, Family, or General History, or Boundaries
244(2)
Hearsay Exception: Requirement of Unavailability
246(2)
Hearsay Exception: Former Testimony
248(2)
Hearsay Exception: Statement under Belief of Impending Death
250(2)
Hearsay Exception: Statement Against Interest
252(3)
Hearsay Exception: Statement of Personal or Family History
255(2)
Hearsay Exception: Forfeiture by Wrongdoing
257(2)
Hearsay Exception: Residual Exception
259(4)
Appendix: Federal Rules of Evidence 263(38)
Quick Reference Guide 301