Publication Date: 9/21/2018
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 240
ISBNs:
Paperback: 9781454892205
Connected eBook: 9781543806281
Summary of Contents
Detailed Table of Contents (PDF Download)
Contents
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: General Provisions
A. Scope and Applicability of the Rules
B. Rulings on Evidence
C. Preliminary Questions
D. Limited Admissibility
E. Rule of Completeness
Chapter 2: Judicial Notice
A. When the Court May Take Judicial Notice of a Fact
B. The Effect of Judicial Notice
Chapter 3: Burden of Proof and Presumptions 1
A. Burden of Proof
B. Presumptions
C. Irrebuttable Presumptions
D. Presumptions in Criminal Cases
Chapter 4: Relevance and Its Limits
A. Definition of Relevance
B. Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Unfair
Prejudice, Confusion, and Misleading the Jury
C. Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Policy Grounds
D. Character Evidence
E. Cross-Examination of a Character Witness
F. Proof of Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts
G. Habit
H. Propensity Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
Chapter 5: Privileges
A. Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protection
B. Spousal Privileges
C. Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege
D. Spiritual Advisor Privilege
E. Fifth Amendment Privilege
Chapter 6: Witnesses and Impeachment
A. Witness Competency and Requirements
B. Mode and Order of the Examination of Witnesses
C. Direct Examination
D. Cross-Examination and Impeachment
E. Rehabilitation of Witnesses
F. Miscellaneous Matters
Chapter 7: Opinions and Expert Testimony
A. Lay Opinions
B. Expert Testimony
Chapter 8: Hearsay
A. Definition of Hearsay
B. Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule
Chapter 9: Authentication
A. Authenticating Evidence
B. Self-Authenticating Evidence
Chapter 10: Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs
A. When the Best Evidence Rule Applies
B. When the Best Evidence Rule Does Not Apply
C. The Preference for Originals
D. Secondary Evidence of Contents
E. Summaries
F. Proof of Contents Through Evidence from Opponent
Index