Introduction to Criminal Evidence

Name: Introduction to Criminal Evidence
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ISBN: 9780830414796

ISBN-10: 0830414797

ISBN-13: 9780830414796

Edition: 4th 1997 (Revised)

Authors: Jon Waltz

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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…

Book details

List price: $174.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 1/1/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 459
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.90" long x 1.30" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English




Published Sources of Law



The Trial Process and Classifications of Evidence



The Trial Record



A Return to Relevance



The Rule Against Hearsay



Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay



Impeachment of Witnesses' Credibility



The Constitutional Privilege Against Compulsory Self-Incrimination



Exclusion of Identification Evidence Resulting from Improper Identification Confrontations



Unreasonable Searches and Seizures of Evidence


Evidentiary Protection of the Right to Privacy



Confessions



Common Law and Statutory Testimonial Privileges



Burden of Proof and Presumptions



Judicial Notice



Competency of Witnesses



Writings



Opinion, Expertise, and Experts



Scientific Evidence



Demonstrative Evidence