Overview

The updated edition of this introductory text thoroughly explores all of the important rules dealing with the use of evidence in criminal proceeding. The author uses extensive case analyses and samples of testimony from actual cross-examinations to simplify even the most technical and arcane evidence rules. Difficult topics such as the use of hearsay evidence are covered, along with the latest Supreme Court decisions on evidence admissibility and the protection of civil rights. The book is written in jargon-free language, avoiding ""legalese"" as it is intended for the general reader. New material includes an appendix of the complete text of the Federal Rules of Evidence, now adopted in most states.

Full Product Details

Author:   Jon Waltz
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.90cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.658kg
ISBN:  

9780830414796

ISBN 10:   0830414797
Pages:   459
Publication Date:   01 January 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

1. Published Sources of Law. 2. The Trial Process and Classifications of Evidence. 3. The Trial Record. 4. A Return to Relevance. 5. The Rule Against Hearsay. 6. Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay. 7. Impeachment of Witnesses'' Credibility. 8. The Constitutional Privilege Against Compulsory Self-Incrimination. 9. Exclusion of Identification Evidence Resulting from Improper Identification Confrontations. 10. Unreasonable Searches and Seizures of Evidence; Evidentiary Protection of the Right to Privacy. 11. Confessions. 12. Common Law and Statutory Testimonial Privileges. 13. Burden of Proof and Presumptions. 14. Judicial Notice. 15. Competency of Witnesses. 16. Writings. 17. Opinion, Expertise, and Experts. 18. Scientific Evidence. 19. Demonstrative Evidence.

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions