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9780820564098

Understanding Evidence

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  • Edition: 2nd
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  • Copyright: 2005-12-01
  • Publisher: Lexis Nexis Matthew Bender

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 OVERVIEW OF EVIDENCE LAW 1(16)
§ 1.01 Introduction
1(1)
§ 1.02 Proof at Trial
1(3)
§ 1.03 Law of Evidence
4(4)
[A] Rules Governing the Content of Evidence
4(1)
[1] Relevance Rules
4(1)
[2] Competence Rules
5(1)
[a] Rules Based on Reliability Concerns
5(1)
[b] Rules Based on External Policies
5(1)
[B] Rules Governing Witnesses
5(3)
[1] Competency of Witnesses
5(1)
[2] Examination of Witnesses
6(1)
[3] Types of Witnesses
6(1)
[a] Lay Witnesses
6(1)
[b] Expert Witnesses
6(1)
[4] Credibility
7(1)
[C] Substitutes for Evidence
8(1)
§ 1.04 Federal Rules of Evidence
8(2)
[A] Drafting the Rules
8(1)
[B] Congressional Intervention
9(1)
[C] Amendment of the Rules
9(1)
[D] Structure of Federal Rules
9(1)
§ 1.05 State Adoption of the Federal Rules
10(1)
§ 1.06 Interpreting the Federal Rules: The "Plain Meaning" Debate
11(2)
§ 1.07 Themes in the Federal Rules
13(1)
§ 1.08 Criminal and Civil Trials
14(1)
§ 1.09 Key Points
15(2)
Chapter 2 ROLES OF JUDGE AND JURY: FRE 614 17(6)
§ 2.01 Introduction
17(1)
§ 2.02 Role of the Judge
17(1)
§ 2.03 Court-called Witnesses
18(1)
§ 2.04 Court Questioning of Witnesses
19(1)
§ 2.05 Judicial Commenting on Evidence
20(1)
§ 2.06 Jury Questioning of Witnesses
21(1)
§ 2.07 Key Points
22(1)
Part A: Procedural Framework at Trial
Chapter 3 STAGES OF TRIAL
23(20)
§ 3.01 Introduction
23(1)
§ 3.02 Pretrial Stages: Civil Cases
23(5)
[A] Pleadings
23(1)
[B] Pretrial Conference
24(1)
[C] Discovery
25(3)
[1] Depositions
25(1)
[2] Experts
26(2)
[3] Requests for Admissions
28(1)
[D] Summary Judgment
28(1)
§ 3.03 Pretrial Stages: Criminal Cases
28(6)
[A] Charging Instruments
28(1)
[B] Preliminary Hearing
29(1)
[C] Grand Jury
30(2)
[D] Discovery
32(2)
§ 3.04 Jury Selection and Voir Dire
34(1)
§ 3.05 Order of Trial Proceedings
35(5)
[A] Opening Statment
35(1)
[B] Case-in-chief
35(2)
[C] Rebuttal and Surrebuttal
37(1)
[D] Closing Argument
37(3)
[E] Jury Instructions
40(1)
§ 3.06 Jury Deliberation, Verdicts and Posttrial Motions
40(1)
[A] Exhibits in the Jury Room
40(1)
[B] Post-verdict Hearings and Motions
41(1)
§ 3.07 Key Points
41(2)
Chapter 4 BURDENS OF PROOF
43(10)
§ 4.01 Introduction
43(1)
§ 4.02 Allocation of Burdens
43(1)
§ 4.03 Burden of Persuasion
44(5)
[A] "Preponderance of Evidence" Standard
44(1)
[B] "Clear and Convincing Evidence" Standard
45(1)
[C] "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" Standard
46(2)
[D] Affirmative Defenses
48(1)
§ 4.04 Burden of Production
49(3)
[A] Directed Verdicts in Civil Cases
49(1)
[B] Directed Verdicts in Criminal Cases
50(1)
[C] Affirmative Defenses
51(1)
§ 4.05 Key Points
52(1)
Chapter 5 PRESUMPTIONS AND INFERENCES: FRE 301
53(14)
§ 5.01 Introduction
53(1)
§ 5.02 Definitions of Presumptions and Inferences
53(2)
§ 5.03 Rationale for Presumptions
55(1)
§ 5.04 Effect of Presumptions
56(2)
[A] Thayer Theory of Presumptions
56(1)
[B] Morgan Theory of Presumptions
57(1)
[C] Other Approaches
57(1)
§ 5.05 Federal Rule 301
58(1)
§ 5.06 Conflicting Presumptions
59(1)
§ 5.07 Choice of Law
59(1)
§ 5.08 Selected Presumptions
60(1)
§ 5.09 Criminal Presumptions
60(5)
[A] Criminal Presumptions Defined
61(1)
[B] Constitutionality of Criminal Presumptions
62(3)
§ 5.10 Key Points
65(2)
Chapter 6 OBJECTIONS AND OFFERS OF PROOF: FRE 103
67(20)
§ 6.01 Introduction
67(1)
§ 6.02 Objections: Rule 103(a)(1)
67(5)
[A] Specificity: Grounds
68(1)
[B] Specificity: Parts of Documents
69(1)
[C] "Continuing" or "Running" Objections
70(1)
[D] Timeliness of Objections
70(2)
[1] Motions to Strike
71(1)
[2] "Connecting Up"
71(1)
[3] Motions to Suppress
72(1)
[4] Depositions
72(1)
§ 6.03 Offers of Proof: Rule 103(a)(2)
72(2)
[A] Form of Offer of Proof
73(1)
[B] Exceptions to Offer-of-proof Requirement
74(1)
§ 6.04 Motions in Limine
74(2)
[A] "Definitive" Rulings
75(1)
[B] Motions to Suppress Compared
76(1)
§ 6.05 Required Testimony: Luce v. United States
76(1)
§ 6.06 "Drawing the Sting": Ohler v. United States
77(1)
§ 6.07 Invited Error Rule
78(1)
§ 6.08 Meeting "Fire with Fire"
79(1)
§ 6.09 Record of Offer and Ruling: FRE 103(b)
79(1)
§ 6.10 Hearings Out of the Jury's Presence: FRE 103(c)
80(1)
§ 6.11 Plain Error Rule: FRE 103(d)
80(1)
§ 6.12 Harmless Error
81(2)
§ 6.13 Appellate Review of Admissibility Decisions
83(1)
§ 6.14 Bench Trials
83(1)
§ 6.15 Common Law "Exceptions" to Evidence
84(1)
§ 6.16 Key Points
84(3)
Chapter 7 PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS OF ADMISSIBILITY: FRE 104
87(10)
§ 7.01 Introduction
87(1)
§ 7.02 Preliminary Questions: General Rule: FRE 104(a)
87(2)
[A] Application of Evidence Rules
88(1)
[B] Burden of Proof on Preliminary Issues
89(1)
§ 7.03 Conditional Relevancy: FRE 104(b)
89(3)
§ 7.04 Hearing of Jury: FRE 104(c)
92(1)
[A] Confessions
92(1)
[B] Other Preliminary Matters
92(1)
§ 7.05 Testimony by Accused: FRE 104(d)
92(1)
[A] Scope of Cross-examination
92(1)
[B] Trial Use
92(1)
§ 7.06 Weight and Credibility: FRE 104(e)
93(1)
§ 7.07 Key Points
94(3)
Chapter 8 LIMITED ADMISSIBILITY: FRE 105
97(10)
§ 8.01 Introduction
97(1)
§ 8.02 Evidence Admissible for One Purpose
97(1)
§ 8.03 Evidence Admissible against One Party
98(3)
[A] Severance
99(1)
[B] Redaction
99(1)
[C] Codefendant's Testimony
100(1)
[D] Recognized Hearsay Exception
100(1)
[E] Other Bruton Issues
101(1)
§ 8.04 Restricting Evidence to Its "Proper Scope"
101(1)
§ 8.05 Procedural Issues
102(1)
[A] Mandatory and Discretionary Instructions
102(1)
[B] Timing of Instructions
102(1)
[C] Failure to Request Instructions
102(1)
§ 8.06 Effectiveness of Limiting Instructions
103(1)
§ 8.07 Relationship with Rule 403 and the Hearsay Rule
104(1)
§ 8.08 Key Points
104(3)
Part B: Relevancy
Chapter 9 RELEVANCY AND ITS COUNTERPARTS: FRE 401-403
107(32)
§ 9.01 Overview of Relevancy Rules
107(1)
§ 9.02 Consequential ("Material") Facts Defined
108(2)
§ 9.03 "Relevancy" Defined
110(6)
[A] Admissibility vs. Sufficiency
112(1)
[B] Basis for Relevancy Determination
113(1)
[C] Direct and Circumstantial Evidence
113(2)
[D] "Inference upon Inference" Rule
115(1)
[E] "Background" Evidence
115(1)
§ 9.04 Admissibility of Relevant Evidence: Rule 402
116(3)
[A] United States Constitution
117(1)
[B] Federal Statutes
118(1)
[C] Other Procedural Rules
119(1)
§ 9.05 Rule 403 "Balancing"
119(9)
[A] Estimating Probative Value
120(1)
[B] Rule 403 "Dangers"
120(3)
[1] Unfair Prejudice
120(1)
[2] Confusion of Issues
121(1)
[3] Misleading the Jury
122(1)
[4] Surprise
123(1)
[C] Rule 403 "Considerations"
123(1)
[D] Probative Value vs. Dangers an Considerations
124(3)
[1] Jury Instructions
125(1)
[2] Alternative Proof
125(1)
[3] Stipulations
126(1)
[E] Appellate Review
127(1)
§ 9.06 Similar Happenings; Other Accidents
128(1)
§ 9.07 Adverse Inferences
129(4)
[A] Admissions by Conduct: Flight, Alias, etc.
130(1)
[B] Destruction of Evidence (Spoliation)
131(1)
[C] Failure to Produce Evidence
132(1)
[D] "Missing Witness" Rule
133(1)
§ 9.08 Out-of-court Experiments
133(1)
§ 9.09 Demonstrative Evidence
134(1)
§ 9.10 Key Points
134(5)
Chapter 10 CHARACTER EVIDENCE: FRE 404, 405, 412-15
139(24)
§ 10.01 Introduction
139(1)
§ 10.02 Rationale for Prohibiting Character Evidence
140(1)
§ 10.03 Methods of Proof: FRE 405
140(3)
[A] Reputation Evidence
141(1)
[B] Opinion Evidence
141(1)
[C] Specific Instances Reflecting Character
142(1)
§ 10.04 Accused's Character: FRE 404(a)(1)
143(4)
[A] Pertinent Trait
144(1)
[B] Prosecution Rebuttal Character Evidence
144(1)
[C] Prosecution Cross-examination
145(2)
[D] Self-defense Cases
147(1)
§ 10.05 Accused's Character in Sex Offense Cases: FRE 413-15
147(4)
[A] Sex Offense Cases: FRE 413
148(2)
[B] Child Molestation Cases: FRE 414
150(1)
[C] Civil Suits: FRE 415
150(1)
§ 10.06 Victim's Character in Self-Defense Cases: FRE 404(a)(2)
151(1)
[A] Special Rule in Homicide Cases
151(1)
[B] "Communicated" Character Distinguished
152(1)
§ 10.07 Rape Shield Law: FRE 412
152(7)
[A] Exception: Origin of Semen, Pregnancy, or Disease
154(1)
[B] Exception: Past Sexual Activity with Accused
155(1)
[C] Exception: Constitutionally-required
155(3)
[D] Procedure
158(1)
[E] Civil Cases
158(1)
§ 10.08 Character Evidence in Civil Cases
159(1)
§ 10.09 Character as Element of a Cause of Action or Defense
159(1)
§ 10.10 Key Points
160(3)
Chapter 11 OTHER-ACTS EVIDENCE: FRE 404(b)
163(16)
§ 11.01 Introduction
163(1)
[A] Common Misconceptions
163(1)
§ 11.02 Rule 404(b) Analysis
164(1)
§ 11.03 Determining "Materiality" under Rule 401
165(5)
[A] Proof of Identity; Modus Operandi
166(1)
[B] Proof of Mens Rea: Intent, Knowledge
167(1)
[C] Proof of Corpus Delicti
168(1)
[D] Interrelated Acts ("Res Gestae")
169(1)
§ 11.04 Determining Admissibility Under Rule 403
170(2)
[A] Disputed Issues
170(1)
[B] Stipulations
171(1)
[C] Jury Instructions
171(1)
§ 11.05 Accused's Participation in Other Act: FRE 104(b)
172(1)
§ 11.06 Other-acts Evidence Offered by the Accused
172(1)
§ 11.07 Entrapment Cases
173(1)
§ 11.08 Notice Requirement
174(1)
§ 11.09 Double Jeopardy and Collateral Estoppel
175(1)
§ 11.10 Due Process
176(1)
§ 11.11 Other-acts Evidence in Civil Cases
177(1)
§ 11.12 Related Issues
177(1)
§ 11.13 Key Issues
178(1)
Chapter 12 HABIT EVIDENCE: FRE 406
179(6)
§ 12.01 Introduction
179(1)
§ 12.02 Habit and Character Distinguished
179(2)
§ 12.03 Routine Business Practices
181(1)
[A] Custom to Establish Standard of Care
182(1)
§ 12.04 Determining Admissibility under Rule 403
182(1)
§ 12.05 Methods of Proof
183(1)
§ 12.06 Key Points
183(2)
Chapter 13 SUBSEQUENT REMEDIAL MEASURES: FRE 407
185(10)
§ 13.01 Introduction
185(1)
§ 13.02 Rationale
185(1)
§ 13.03 "Remedial Measures" Defined
186(1)
§ 13.04 Timing of Remedial Measures
187(1)
§ 13.05 Third-party Remedial Measures
187(1)
§ 13.06 Required Remedial Measures
187(1)
§ 13.07 Strict Liability Cases
188(2)
§ 13.08 Admissibility for Other Purposes
190(2)
[A] Ownership and Control
190(1)
[B] Feasibility of Precautionary Measures
191(1)
[C] Impeachment
191(1)
§ 13.09 Key Points
192(3)
Chapter 14 COMPROMISES AND OFFERS: FRE 408
195(8)
§ 14.01 Introduction
195(1)
§ 14.02 Rationale
195(1)
§ 14.03 Scope of Rule 408
196(1)
[A] Statements
196(1)
[B] Criminal Cases
196(1)
§ 14.04 "Dispute" Requirement
197(1)
§ 14.05 Third-party Compromises
198(1)
§ 14.06 Admissibility for Other Purposes
199(1)
[A] Bias
199(1)
[B] Obstruction of Justice
199(1)
[C] Prior Inconsistent Statements
200(1)
§ 14.07 Discovery
200(1)
§ 14.08 Key Points
201(2)
Chapter 15 MEDICAL PAYMENTS: FRE 409
203(2)
§ 15.01 Introduction
203(1)
§ 15.02 Rationale
203(1)
§ 15.03 Admissibility for Other Purposes
204(1)
§ 15.04 Key Point
204(1)
Chapter 16 CRIMINAL PLEAS AND OFFERS: FRE 410
205(8)
§ 16.01 Introduction
205(1)
§ 16.02 Withdrawn Guilty Pleas
205(1)
§ 16.03 Nolo Contendere Pleas
206(1)
§ 16.04 Criminal Rule 11 "Voluntariness" Statements
206(1)
§ 16.05 Plea Discussions
207(2)
[A] Statements to Police
207(1)
[B] Broken Agreements
208(1)
[C] Offered against Prosecution
208(1)
§ 16.06 Admissibility against Third Parties
209(1)
§ 16.07 Exceptions
209(2)
[A] Rule of Completeness
210(1)
[B] Perjury and False Statement Prosecutions
210(1)
[C] Impeachment
210(1)
§ 16.08 Waiver
211(1)
§ 16.09 Key Points
212(1)
Chapter 17 INSURANCE: FRE 411
213(4)
§ 17.01 Introduction
213(1)
§ 17.02 Rationale
213(1)
§ 17.03 Admissibility for Other Purposes
214(1)
[A] Ownership and Agency
214(1)
[B] Bias
214(1)
§ 17.04 Key Points
215(2)
Part C: Witnesses
Chapter 18 WITNESS COMPETENCY: FRE 601, 603, 605, 606
217(16)
§ 18.01 Introduction: FRE 601
217(1)
§ 18.02 Oath Requirement: FRE 603
218(1)
§ 18.03 Mental Competency
219(1)
§ 18.04 Ability to Communicate
220(1)
§ 18.05 Child Competency and Testimony
221(3)
[A] Closed-circuit Testimony
223(1)
[B] Videotape Depositions
223(1)
§ 18.06 Dead Man Statutes
224(1)
§ 18.07 Competency of Judge: FRE 605
224(1)
§ 18.08 Competency of Jurors: FRE 606
225(2)
[A] Juror as Witness
225(1)
[B] Impeachment of Verdicts and Indictments
226(1)
§ 18.09 Competency of Attorneys
227(1)
§ 18.10 Choice of Law
228(1)
§ 18.11 Key Points
229(4)
Chapter 19 SEQUESTRATION OF WITNESSES: FRE 615
233(8)
§ 19.01 Introduction
233(1)
§ 19.02 Exception: Parties
233(1)
§ 19.03 Exception: Designated Officers and Employees
234(1)
§ 19.04 Exception: Essential Persons
235(1)
§ 19.05 Exception: Crime Victims
236(1)
§ 19.06 Out-of-court Separation of Witnesses
236(1)
§ 19.07 Out-of-court Separation of Attorney and Client
237(1)
§ 19.08 Sanctions
238(1)
§ 19.09 Key Points
239(2)
Chapter 20 EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES: FRE 611
241(10)
§ 20.01 Introduction
241(1)
§ 20.02 Judicial Control of Trial
241(2)
[A] Harrassment and Undue Embarrassment
242(1)
[B] Testimony in Narrative Form
243(1)
[C] Continuances
243(1)
§ 20.03 Leading Questions
243(3)
[A] Direct Examination
243(3)
[1] Exceptions
245(1)
[B] Cross-examination
246(1)
§ 20.04 Scope of Cross-examination
246(1)
§ 20.05 Redirect and Recross-Examination
247(1)
§ 20.06 Other Common Objections
247(1)
§ 20.07 Preparation ("Coaching") of Witnesses
248(1)
§ 20.08 Key Points
249(2)
Chapter 21 REFRESHING RECOLLECTION: FRE 612
251(6)
§ 21.01 Introduction
251(1)
§ 21.02 Rationale
251(2)
§ 21.03 Right of Inspection
253(1)
[A] Pretrial Refreshment
253(1)
§ 21.04 Jencks Act
254(1)
§ 21.05 Privileged Material; Work Product
254(1)
§ 21.06 Sanctions
254(1)
§ 21.07 Recorded Recollection Distinguished
255(1)
§ 21.08 Key Points
255(2)
Chapter 22 WITNESS CREDIBILITY: FRE 607-609, 613
257(40)
§ 22.01 Introduction
258(1)
[A] Stages of Credibility
257(1)
[B] Types of Impeachment
257(1)
[C] Extrinsic Evidence ("Collateral Matters")
258(1)
§ 22.02 Prohibition on Bolstering
259(2)
[A] General Rule
259(1)
[B] Exceptions
259(2)
[1] Pretrial Identifications
259(1)
[2] Fresh Complaints
260(1)
[3] Cooperation (Plea) Agreements
260(1)
§ 22.03 Impeachment of Own Witness: FRE 607
261(2)
[A] Voucher Rule
261(1)
[B] Problem: Prior Inconsistent Statements
262(1)
§ 22.04 Bias Impeachment
263(3)
[A] Right of Confrontation
265(1)
[B] Foundational Requirement
266(1)
[C] Extrinsic Evidence
266(1)
§ 22.05 Impeachment: Sensory and Mental Defects
266(1)
§ 22.06 Untruthful Character Impeachment: Overview
267(1)
§ 22.07 Untruthful Character — Reputation and Opinion: FRE 608(a)
268(1)
§ 22.08 Untruthful Character — Prior Conviction: FRE 609
269(10)
[A] Overview
269(1)
[B] Conviction Defined; Arrests; No-contest Pleas
270(1)
[C] Rationale
270(1)
[D] "Felony" Convictions: The Accused
271(2)
[1] Relevant Factors
272(1)
[2] Balancing of Factors
273(1)
[E] "Felony" Convictions: Other Witnesses
273(1)
[F] Crimes of Dishonesty and False Statement ("Crimen Falsi")
274(1)
[G] Ten-year Limit, FRE 609(b)
275(1)
[H] Pardon and Annulment: FRE 609(c)
276(1)
[I] Juvenile Adjudications: FRE 609(d)
276(1)
[J] Pendency of Appeal: FRE 609(e)
277(1)
[K] Methods of Proof
277(1)
[L] Motions in Limine; Appeals
278(1)
[M] Unconstitutional Convictions
278(1)
§ 22.09 Untruthful Character — Prior Acts: FRE 608(b)
279(2)
§ 22.10 Prior Inconsistent Statements: FRE 613
281(6)
[A] Hearsay Rule and Inconsistent Statements
281(1)
[B] Inconsistency Requirement
282(1)
[C] Foundational Requirements
283(1)
[D] Extrinsic Evidence ("Collateral Matters")
284(1)
[E] Statements in Opinion Form
285(1)
[F] Prior Inconsistent Conduct
285(1)
[G] Impeachment by Silence
285(1)
[H] Constitutional Issues
286(1)
§ 22.11 Specific Contradiction
287(1)
§ 22.12 Learned Treatise
288(1)
§ 22.13 Religious Belief: FRE 610
288(1)
§ 22.14 Rehabilitation
289(1)
[A] Untruthful Character: FRE 608(a)(2)
289(1)
[B] Prior Consistent Statements
289(1)
§ 22.15 Key Points
290(7)
Chapter 23 LAY WITNESSES: FRE 602 AND 701
297(10)
§ 23.01 Introduction
297(1)
§ 23.02 Firsthand Knowledge Rule: FRE 602
297(2)
[A] Standard of Proof: Prima Facie
298(1)
[B] Relationship to Hearsay Rule
298(1)
§ 23.03 Opinion Rule: FRE 701
299(6)
[A] Overview
299(2)
[B] Common Law "Fact-Opinion" Formulation
301(1)
[C] Rule 701
302(2)
[D] Overlap Between Lay and Expert Opinions
304(1)
[E] Application to Out-of-court Statements
304(1)
§ 23.04 Key Points
305(2)
Chapter 24 EXPERT TESTIMONY: FRE 702, 704, 706
307(44)
§ 24.01 Introduction
307(1)
§ 24.02 Subject Matter Requirement: An Overview
307(1)
§ 24.03 Subject Matter: Expertise Not Needed
308(2)
§ 24.04 Subject Matter: Reliability of Expert Evidence
310(12)
[A] Frye "General Acceptance" Test
312(2)
[B] Relevancy Approach
314(1)
[C] Daubert Reliability Test
314(10)
[1] Daubert Factors
315(3)
[2] Appellate Review
318(1)
[3] Technical Expertise
319(1)
[4] Impact of Daubert
320(2)
[5] Procedural Issues
322(1)
§ 24.05 Qualifications Requirement
322(2)
§ 24.06 Ultimate Issue Rule: FRE 704
324(3)
[A] Mental States
326(1)
§ 24.07 Court-appointed Experts: FRE 706
327(1)
§ 24.08 Polygraph Evidence
328(2)
§ 24.09 Hypnotic Evidence
330(3)
[A] Out-of-court Hypnotic Statements
330(1)
[B] Hypnotically-refreshed Testimony
330(2)
[C] Mental Condition Testimony
332(1)
§ 24.10 Fingerprint Evidence
333(1)
§ 24.11 Questioned Documents; Handwriting
334(2)
§ 24.12 DNA Profiling
336(2)
[A] DNA Technology
336(1)
[B] Admissibility
337(1)
§ 24.13 Eyewitness Identifications
338(1)
§ 24.14 Battered Woman Syndrome
339(2)
[A] Research
339(1)
[B] Admissibility
340(1)
§ 24.15 Rape Trauma Syndrome
341(3)
[A] Research
341(1)
[B] Admissibility
342(2)
§ 24.16 Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome
344(2)
[A] Research
344(1)
[B] Admissibility
345(1)
§ 24.17 Right to Defense Experts
346(1)
§ 24.18 Key Points
347(4)
Chapter 25 BASES OF EXPERT TESTIMONY: FRE 703 AND 705
351(10)
§ 25.01 Introduction
351(1)
§ 25.02 Opinion Based on Personal Knowledge
352(1)
§ 25.03 Opinion Based on Admitted Evidence ("Record Facts")
352(2)
[A] Hypothetical Questions
352(2)
[B] "Modified" Hypothetical Questions
354(1)
§ 25.04 Opinion Based on Nonrecord Facts: "Reasonable Reliance" Requirement
354(3)
[A] Determining Admissibility: Judge's Role
356(1)
[B] Hearsay Use
356(1)
[C] Right of Confrontation
357(1)
§ 25.05 Expert Opinions and "Background" Hearsay
357(2)
§ 25.06 Opinion Based Upon Opinion
359(1)
§ 25.07 Key Points
359(2)
Part D: Real and Demonstrative Evidence
Chapter 26 REAL AND DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE
361(10)
§ 26.01 Introduction
361(1)
§ 26.02 Real Evidence
361(5)
[A] Condition of Object
361(1)
[B] Readily Identifiable Objects: FRE 901(b)(4)
362(1)
[C] Chain of Custody: FRE 901(b)(1)
[1] Length of Chain of Custody
363(1)
[2] Links of Chain of Custody
364(1)
[D] Standard of Proof
365(1)
§ 26.03 Charts, Models and Maps
366(1)
§ 26.04 In-court Exhibitions
367(1)
§ 26.05 In-court Demonstrations
367(1)
§ 26.06 Jury Views
368(1)
§ 26.07 Key Points
369(2)
Chapter 27 PHOTOGRAPHS, TAPES, AND VOICE IDENTIFICATIONS
371(14)
§ 27.01 Introduction
371(1)
§ 27.02 Photographs
371(4)
[A] "Pictorial Communication" Theory
371(1)
[B] "Silent Witness" Theory
372(1)
[C] Posed Scenes
373(1)
[D] Digital Enhancement
373(1)
[E] Internet Downloading
374(1)
[F] Gruesome Photographs
374(1)
§ 27.03 Videotapes and Movies
375(1)
[A] Videotape Evidence
375(1)
[B] "Day-in-the-life" Videotapes
376(1)
§ 27.04 Computer Animations and Simulations
376(3)
[A] Computer Animations
376(2)
[B] Computer Simulations
378(1)
§ 27.05 Voice Identification: FRE 901(b)(5)
379(1)
§ 27.06 Telephone Conversations: FRE 901(b)(6)
380(1)
[A] Outgoing Calls
380(1)
[B] Incoming Calls
381(1)
§ 27.07 Sound Recordings
381(2)
[A] Inaudibility
382(1)
[B] Transcripts
382(1)
§ 27.08 Key Points
383(2)
Part E: Writings
Chapter 28 AUTHENTICATION OF WRITINGS: FRE 901-903
385(12)
§ 28.01 Introduction
385(1)
§ 28.02 General Rule
385(1)
[A] Standard of Proof: Prima Facie
386(1)
[B] Relationship with Civil Rules
386(1)
§ 28.03 Witness with Knowledge: FRE 901(b)(1)
386(1)
§ 28.04 Nonexpert Opinion on Handwriting: FRE 901(b)(2)
387(1)
§ 28.05 Comparison by Trier or Expert: FRE 901(b)(3)
387(1)
§ 28.06 Distinctive Characteristics: FRE 901(b)(4)
388(1)
[A] Reply Rule
389(1)
§ 28.07 Public Records and Reports: FRE 901(b)(7)
389(1)
§ 28.08 Ancient Documents: FRE 901(b)(8)
390(1)
§ 28.09 Process or System: FRE 901(b)(9)
390(1)
§ 28.10 Statute or Rule Methods: FRE 901(b)(10)
391(1)
§ 28.11 Self-authenticating Documents: FRE 902
391(4)
[A] General Rule
391(1)
[B] Domestic Public Documents with Seal
391(1)
[C] Domestic Public Documents without Seal
392(1)
[D] Foreign Public Documents
392(1)
[E] Certified Copies of Public Records
392(1)
[F] Official Publications
393(1)
[G] Newspapers and Periodicals
393(1)
[H] Trade Inspections and the Like
394(1)
[I] Acknowledged Documents
394(1)
[J] Commercial Paper and Related Documents
394(1)
[K] Presumptions Created by Law
394(1)
[L] Certified Domestic Business Records
395(1)
[M] Certified Foreign Business Records
395(1)
§ 28.12 Subscribing Witnesses: FRE 903
395(1)
§ 28.13 Key Points
396(1)
Chapter 29 RULE OF COMPLETENESS: FRE 106
397(6)
§ 29.01 Introduction
397(1)
§ 29.02 Rationale
397(1)
§ 29.03 Oral Conversations
397(1)
§ 29.04 "Ought in Fairness" Standard
398(1)
§ 29.05 "Inadmissible Evidence" Problem
399(1)
§ 29.06 Key Points
400(3)
Chapter 30 "BEST EVIDENCE" RULE: FRE 1001-1008
403(16)
§ 30.01 Introduction
403(1)
§ 30.02 Rationale
403(1)
§ 30.03 Proving Contents
404(3)
[A] Written Events; Independent Events
404(1)
[B] Written Method of Proof
405(1)
[C] Related Issues
405(2)
§ 30.04 Definition of "Writing" and "Original"
407(1)
[A] "Writings" Defined
407(1)
[B] "Originals" Defined
407(1)
§ 30.05 Exception — Duplicates: FRE 1003 ("Xerox"™ Rule)
408(2)
[A] "Duplicates" Defined
409(1)
[B] Exceptions to Duplicate Rule
409(1)
§ 30.06 Exception — Original Lost or Destroyed: FRE 1004(1)
410(1)
§ 30.07 Exception — Original Not Obtainable: FRE 1004(2)
411(1)
§ 30.08 Exception — Original in Opponent's Possession: FRE 1004(3)
411(1)
§ 30.09 Exception — Collateral Matters: FRE 1004(4)
411(1)
§ 30.10 Exception — Public Records: FRE 1005
412(1)
§ 30.11 Exception — Summaries: FRE 1006
412(2)
§ 30.12 Exception — Opponent Admission: FRE 1007
414(1)
§ 30.13 Function of Judge and Jury: FRE 1008
415(1)
§ 30.14 Degrees of Secondary Evidence
415(1)
§ 30.15 Key Points
416(3)
Part F: Hearsay
Chapter 31 HEARSAY RULE: FRE 801(a)-(c), 805, 806
419(26)
§ 31.01 Overview of Article VIII
419(1)
§ 31.02 Rationale for Hearsay Rule
420(1)
§ 31.03 Hearsay Definitions
421(1)
[A] Declarant-focused Definition
421(1)
[B] Assertion-focused Definition
421(1)
§ 31.04 "Declarant" Defined: FRE 801(b)
422(1)
§ 31.05 "Out-of-court" (Extrajudicial) Requirement
422(1)
§ 31.06 Statements Offered for Their Truth
423(7)
[A] To Show Effect on Listener — Not Hearsay
424(2)
[B] Verbal Acts — Not Hearsay
426(1)
[C] Verbal Parts of Acts — Not Hearsay
427(1)
[D] Prior Inconsistent Statements for Impeachment —Not Hearsay
428(1)
[E] To Circumstantially Prove Declarant's State of Mind — Not Hearsay
429(1)
[F] To Prove Personal Knowledge — Not Hearsay
429(1)
§ 31.07 "Statement" Defined; "Implied Assertions" — FRE 801(a)
430(5)
[A] Assertive Conduct
430(1)
[B] Nonassertive Conduct
431(15)
[1] Nonverbal and Verbal Nonassertive Conduct
434(1)
[2] Silence
434(1)
[3] Questions and Commands
434(1)
§ 31.08 Constitutional Issues
435(1)
§ 31.09 Procedural Issues
436(1)
§ 31.10 Double Hearsay: FRE 805
436(1)
§ 31.11 Calling Hearsay Declarants: FRE 806
437(1)
§ 31.12 Impeachment of Declarants: FRE 806
437(2)
§ 31.13 "Res Gestae"
439(1)
§ 31.14 Key Points
440(5)
Chapter 32 HEARSAY EXEMPTIONS: FRE 801(d)
445(24)
§ 32.01 Introduction
445(1)
§ 32.02 Prior Inconsistent Statements: FRE 801(d)(1)(A)
445(1)
§ 32.03 Prior Consistent Statements: FRE 801(d)(1)(B)
446(2)
[A] "Premotive" Requirement
447(1)
[B] Rehabilitation
447(1)
§ 32.04 Statements of Identification: FRE 801(d)(1)(C)
448(2)
[A] Cross-examination Requirement
449(1)
[B] Constitutional Requirements
449(1)
§ 32.05 Admissions of Party-opponents: Overview
450(1)
[A] Rationale
450(1)
[B] Evidential and Judicial Admissions Distinguished
451(1)
[C] Firsthand Knowledge and Opinion Rules
451(1)
§ 32.06 Individual Admissions: FRE 801(d)(2)(A)
451(2)
[A] Pleas of Guilty
452(1)
[B] Confessions
452(1)
[C] "Privity" Admissions
452(1)
[D] "Declarations against Interest" Distinguished
453(1)
§ 32.07 Adoptive Admissions: FRE 801(d)(2)(B)
453(3)
[A] Adoption by Use
454(1)
[B] Adoption by Silence
454(1)
[C] Correspondence
455(1)
§ 32.08 Authorized Admissions: FRE 801(d)(2)(C)
456(1)
§ 32.09 Agent Admissions: FRE 801(d)(2)(D)
456(4)
[A] Admissions by Police
458(1)
[B] Admissions by Attorneys
459(1)
[C] Admissions by Experts
460(1)
§ 32.10 Co-conspirator Admissions: FRE 801(d)(2)(E)
460(5)
[A] Proof of Conspiracy
462(1)
[B] "During the Course" Requirement
462(1)
[C] "In Furtherance" Requirement
463(1)
[D] Procedure Issues
464(1)
§ 32.11 Key Points
465(4)
Chapter 33 HEARSAY EXCEPTIONS: FRE 803
469(42)
§ 33.01 Introduction
469(1)
§ 33.02 Rationale for Hearsay Exceptions
469(1)
§ 33.03 Firsthand Knowledge and Opinion Rules
470(1)
§ 33.04 Present Sense Impressions: FRE 803(1)
470(2)
[A] Time Requirement
471(1)
[B] Subject Matter Requirement
472(1)
[C] Verification
472(1)
§ 33.05 Excited Utterances: FRE 803(2)
472(6)
[A] "Startling Event" Requirement
473(1)
[B] "Under Stress" Requirement
474(2)
[C] Declarants; "Unidentified" Declarants
476(1)
[D] Subject Matter Requirement
477(1)
[E] Present Sense Impressions Distinguished
477(1)
§ 33.06 Present Mental Condition: FRE 803(3)
478(5)
[A] To Prove a State of Mind that is a Material Fact
479(1)
[B] To Prove Future Conduct: Hillmon Doctrine
480(1)
[C] To Prove Past Conduct: Shepard v. United States
481(2)
[1] Exception for Will Cases
482(1)
§ 33.07 Present Physical Condition: FRE 803(3)
483(1)
§ 33.08 Medical Treatment-Diagnosis: FRE 803(4)
483(3)
[A] Subject Matter Requirement
484(2)
[B] Statements to Nonphysician
486(1)
§ 33.09 Recorded Recollection: FRE 803(5)
486(3)
[A] Time Requirement
487(1)
[B] Preparation Requirement; Joint Records
487(1)
[C] Accuracy Requirement
488(1)
[D] Memory Lapse Requirement
488(1)
[E] Trial Use
488(1)
§ 33.10 Business Records: FRE 803(6)
489(5)
[A] Regular Practice; "Routine" Records
490(1)
[B] Acts, Events, Conditions, Opinions, and Diagnoses
491(1)
[C] Time Requirement
491(1)
[D] Firsthand Knowledge
491(1)
[E] Business Duty Requirement
492(1)
[F] Lack of Trustworthiness Clause
493(1)
[G] Foundation Requirements for Business Records
494(1)
§ 33.11 Absence of Business Records: FRE 803(7)
494(1)
§ 33.12 Public Records: FRE 803(8)
495(5)
[A] Activities of Agency
496(1)
[B] Matters Observed Per Legal Duty
496(2)
[1] Police Records Exclusion
497(1)
[2] Business Records
498(1)
[3] Offered by Defense
498(1)
[C] Investigative Reports
498(2)
[D] Trustworthiness Clause
500(1)
[E] Business Records Compared
500(1)
§ 33.13 Absence of Public Records: FRE 803(10)
500(1)
§ 33.14 Ancient Documents: FRE 803(16)
500(1)
§ 33.15 Market Reports; Commercial Lists: FRE 803(17)
501(1)
§ 33.16 Learned Treatises: FRE 803(18)
501(1)
§ 33.17 Judgment of Previous Conviction: FRE 803(22)
502(2)
§ 33.18 Other Exceptions
504(1)
§ 33.19 Key Points
504(7)
Chapter 34 HEARSAY EXCEPTIONS UNAVAILABLE DECLARANT: FRE 804
511(22)
§ 34.01 Introduction
511(1)
§ 34.02 Unavailability
511(3)
[A] Claim of Privilege: FRE 804(a)(1)
512(1)
[B] Refusal to Testify: FRE 804(a)(2)
512(1)
[C] Lack of Memory: FRE 804(a)(3)
512(1)
[D] Death or Illness: FRE 804(a)(4)
513(1)
[E] Unable to Procure Testimony: FRE 804(a)(5)
513(1)
§ 34.03 Former Testimony: FRE 804(b)(1)
514(7)
[A] Type of Proceeding
515(1)
[B] Opportunity to Examine
515(1)
[C] "Against Whom" Requirement
516(1)
[D] "Predecessor in Interest"
516(2)
[E] "Similar Motive" Requirement
518(2)
[F] Method of Proof
520(1)
§ 34.04 Dying Declarations: FRE 804(b)(2)
521(2)
[A] "Imminent Expectation of Death" Requirement
521(1)
[B] Subject Matter Requirement
522(1)
[C] Type of Case
522(1)
§ 34.05 Statements against Interest: FRE 804(b)(3)
523(5)
[A] "Against Interest" Requirement
524(1)
[B] Declarations against Penal Interests
524(2)
[1] Corroboration Requirement
525(1)
[C] Collateral Statements
526(1)
[D] Right of Confrontation
527(1)
§ 34.06 Forfeiture by Wrongdoing: FRE 804(b)(6)
528(1)
§ 34.07 Key Points
529(4)
Chapter 35 RESIDUAL EXCEPTION: FRE 807
533(6)
§ 35.01 Introduction
533(1)
§ 35.02 Rationale
533(1)
§ 35.03 "Equivalent Guarantee of Trustworthiness" Requirement
534(2)
[A] "Near Miss" Issue
534(1)
[B] Grand Jury Testimony
535(1)
[C] Reliability Factors
535(1)
§ 35.04 Best Available Evidence
536(1)
§ 35.05 Notice
537(1)
§ 35.06 Key Points
537(2)
Chapter 36 RIGHT OF CONFRONTATION
539(20)
§ 36.01 Introduction
539(1)
§ 36.02 Right to be Present at Trial
539(2)
[A] Forfeiture by Disruptive Behavior
540(1)
[B] Forfeiture by Voluntary Absence
541(1)
§ 36.03 Right to "Face-to-Face" Confrontation
541(1)
§ 36.04 Right to Cross-examination
542(3)
[A] Supreme Court Cases
543(2)
[B] Fifth Amendment Conflicts
545(1)
§ 36.05 Confrontation and Hearsay
545(12)
[A] Available Declarant: Cross-examination at Trial
547(1)
[B] Unavailable Declarant: Crawford v. Washington
547(15)
[1] Scope of Crawford
550(1)
[2] "Testimonial" Statements
551(1)
[a] Definitions
551(1)
[b] Types of Statements
552(1)
[c] Hearsay Exceptions
554(3)
[3] Nontestimonial Statements
557(1)
§ 36.06 Key Points
557(2)
Part G: Privileges
Chapter 37 PRIVILEGES: FRE 501
559(12)
§ 37.01 Introduction
559(1)
§ 37.02 Federal Rule 501
559(3)
§ 37.03 Rationale for Privileges
562(4)
[A] Instrumental Justification
563(2)
[B] Privacy Rationale
565(1)
§ 37.04 Source of Privileges
566(1)
§ 37.05 Procedural Issues
566(2)
[A] Standing to Assert and Waive Privileges
566(1)
[B] Appeals
567(1)
[C] Burden of Proof
567(1)
[D] In Camera Inspection
567(1)
[E] Comment on Exercise of a Privilege
568(1)
§ 37.06 Choice of Law
568(1)
§ 37.07 Key Points
569(2)
Chapter 38 ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
571(26)
§ 38.01 Introduction
571(1)
§ 38.02 Professional Responsibility Distinguished
572(1)
§ 38.03 Holder
573(1)
§ 38.04 Professional Relationship Requirement
573(1)
§ 38.05 Communications Defined
574(3)
[A] Documents
575(1)
[B] Client Identity; Fee Arrangements
575(1)
[C] Physical Evidence
576(1)
[D] Attorney's Impressions of Client
577(1)
§ 38.06 Confidentiality Requirement
577(2)
[A] Presence of Third-parties
578(1)
[B] Eavesdroppers
578(1)
§ 38.07 Attorneys and Their Agents Defined
579(3)
§ 38.08 Clients and Their Agents Defined
582(2)
§ 38.09 Joint Defense Agreements
584(1)
§ 38.10 Duration of the Privilege
584(1)
§ 38.11 Exceptions
585(3)
[A] Crime-Fraud Exception
585(1)
[B] Joint Clients
586(1)
[C] Breach of Duty by Attorney or Client
587(1)
[D] Claimant through Same Deceased Client
587(1)
[E] Document Attested by Lawyer
588(1)
§ 38.12 Waiver
588(3)
[A] Client's or Attorney's Testimony
588(1)
[B] Placing the Communication in issue
589(1)
[C] Voluntary Disclosure
589(1)
[D] Inadvertent Waiver
590(1)
§ 38.13 Procedural Issues
591(1)
[A] Burden of Proof
591(1)
[B] In Camera Hearings
591(1)
§ 38.14 Work Product Privilege
591(1)
§ 38.15 Key Points
592(5)
Chapter 39 SPOUSAL AND FAMILY PRIVILEGES
597(12)
§ 39.01 Introduction
597(1)
§ 39.02 Spousal Testimonial Privilege
597(4)
[A] Type of Case
598(1)
[B] Scope and Duration of Privilege
598(1)
[C] Holder
599(1)
[D] Exceptions
600(1)
[1] Crimes against Spouse or Child
600(1)
[2] Joint Participation in Crime
600(1)
[E] Waiver
601(1)
[F] Procedural Issues
601(1)
§ 39.03 Spousal Communication Privilege
601(5)
[A] Type of Case
602(1)
[B] Scope and Duration of Privilege
602(1)
[C] Holder
603(1)
[D] Communications and Acts
603(1)
[E] Confidentiality
604(1)
[F] Exceptions
605(1)
[1] Crimes against Spouse or Child
605(1)
[2] Joint Participation in Crime
605(1)
[G] Waiver
605(1)
§ 39.04 Parent-Child Privilege
606(1)
§ 39.05 Key Points
607(2)
Chapter 40 DOCTOR AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST PRIVILEGES
609(12)
§ 40.01 Introduction
609(1)
§ 40.02 Physician-Patient Privilege
609(4)
[A] Holder
611(1)
[B] Physician Defined
611(1)
[C] Professional Relationship Requirement
611(1)
[D] Communications
611(1)
[E] Confidentiality
612(1)
Exceptions
612(1)
[G] Waiver
613(1)
§ 40.03 Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege
613(5)
[A] Holder
614(1)
[B] Psychotherapist Defined
615(1)
[C] Professional Relationship Requirement
615(1)
[D] Communications
616(1)
[E] Confidentiality
616(1)
[F] Exceptions
616(2)
[G] Waiver
618(1)
[H] Procedural Issues
618(1)
§ 40.04 Key Points
618(3)
Chapter 41 OTHER PRIVATE PRIVILEGES
621(8)
§ 41.01 Introduction
621(1)
§ 41.02 Clergy-Penitent Privilege
621(3)
§ 41.03 Journalist's Privilege
624(2)
§ 41.04 Miscellaneous Privileges
626(1)
§ 41.05 Key Points
626(3)
Chapter 42 GOVERNMENTAL PRIVILEGES
629(10)
§ 42.01 Introduction
629(1)
§ 42.02 Informant's Privilege
629(5)
[A] Holder
630(1)
[B] Scope of Privilege
630(1)
[C] Exceptions
630(2)
[D] In Camera Proceedings
632(1)
[E] Burden of Proof
633(1)
[F] Supression Hearings
633(1)
§ 42.03 Surveillance Location Privilege
634(1)
§ 42.04 State Secrets and Executive Privilege
635(1)
§ 42.05 Miscellaneous Governmental Privileges
636(1)
§ 42.06 Key Points
637(2)
Chapter 43 PRIVILEGE AGAINST SELF-INCRIMINATION
639(12)
§ 43.01 Introduction
639(1)
§ 43.02 "Compulsion" Requirement
639(1)
§ 43.03 "Testimonial-Real" Evidence Distinction
640(2)
§ 43.04 "Criminal Liability" Requirement
642(2)
[A] Immunity
642(2)
[1] Scope of Immunity
643(1)
[2] Trial Use
643(1)
§ 43.05 Accused's Privilege at Trial
644(2)
[A] Comment Upon Failure to Testify
644(2)
[B] Jury Instructions
646(1)
§ 43.06 Other Witnesses Privilege at Trial
646(2)
§ 43.07 Key Points
648(3)
Part H: Substitutes for Evidence
Chapter 44 JUDICIAL NOTICE: FRE 201
651(16)
§ 44.01 Introduction
651(1)
§ 44.02 Adjudicative and Legislative Facts: FRE 201(a)
651(3)
§ 44.03 Types of Facts Subject to Notice: FRE 201(b)
654(5)
[A] Indisputability Requirement
654(1)
[B] "Generally Known Facts"
655(2)
[C] "Accurately and Readily Determinable" Facts
657(2)
§ 44.04 Procedural Issues
659(3)
[A] Discretionary and Mandatory Notice: FRE 201(c) and (d)
659(1)
[B] Opportunity to be Heard: FRE 201(e)
659(1)
[C] Time of Taking Judicial Notice: FRE 201(f)
660(1)
[D] Jury Instructions: FRE 201(g)
661(1)
§ 44.05 Criminal Cases
662(1)
§ 44.06 Judicial Notice of Law
663(1)
§ 44.07 Key Points
664(3)
Chapter 45 STIPULATIONS
667(6)
§ 45.01 Introduction
667(1)
§ 45.02 Stipulations of Fact
668(1)
§ 45.03 Stipulations of Expected Testimony
669(1)
§ 45.04 Stipulations Concerning Procedural and Evidentiary Rules
670(1)
§ 45.05 Enforceability of Stipulations
671(1)
§ 45.06 Key Points
672(1)
APPENDIX A FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE 673(34)
APPENDIX B TITLE 18 U.S.C. § 3509 707(10)
APPENDIX C TITLE 18 U.S.C. § 3510 717(2)
APPENDIX D TITLE 18 U.S.C. § 3771 719(4)
APPENDIX E FRE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 723
Table of Cases TC-1
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