Trial handbook

by Kent Sinclair

Paperback, c2012

Status

Available

Call number

KF8915 .S56

LCC

KF8915 .S56

ISBN

9781402418075

Barcode

2000000026

Publication

New York City : Practising Law Institute.

Physical description

(various pagings) p.; 24 cm

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Trial handbook volume 2 contents: Case Authority - General provisions and miscellaneous rules: rules 101, 102, and 1101. Rule 103 - rulings on evidence. Rule 104 - Preliminary questions. Rule 105 - Limiting evidence that is not admissible against other parties of for other purposes. Rule 106 - Remainder of or related writings or recorded statements. Rule 201 - Judicial notes of adjudicative facts. Rule 301 - Presumptions in civil cases generally. Rule 302 - Applying state law to presumptions in civil cases. Rule 401 - Test for relevant evidence. Rule 402 - General admissibility of relevant evidence. Rule 403 - Excluding relevant evidence from prejudice, confusion, waste of time, or other reasons. Rule 404 - Character evidence, crimes and other acts. Rule 405 - Methods of providing character. Rule 406 - Habit; routine practice. Rule 407 - Subsequent remedial measures. Rule 408 - Compromise offers and negotiations. Rule 409 - Offers to pay medical and similar expenses. Rule 410 - Inadmissibility of pleas, plea discussions, and related statements. Rule 411 - Liability insurance. Rule 412 - Sex offense cases: the victim's sexual behavior or predisposition. Rule 413 - Similar crimes in sexual-assault cases. Rule 414 - Similar crimes in child molestation cases. Rule 415 - Similar acts in civil cases involving sexual assault or child molestation. Rule 501 - Privilege in general. Rule 502 - Inadvertent waiver. Rule 601 - Competency to testify in general. Rule 602 - Need for personal knowledge. Rule 603 - Oath or affirmation to testify truthfully. Rule 604 - Interpreter. Rule 605 - Judge's competency as a witness. Rule 606 - Juror's competency as a witness. Rule 607 - Who may impeach a witness. Rule 608 - A witness's character for truthfulness or untruthfulness. Rule 609 - Impeachment by evidence of a criminal conviction. Rule 610 - Religious beliefs or opinions. Rule 611 - Mode and order of examining witness and presenting evidence. Rule 612 - Writing used to refresh a witness's memory. Rule 613 - Witness's prior statement. Rule 614 - Court's calling or examining a witness. Rule 615 - Excluding witnesses. Rule 701 - Opinion testimony by lay witnesses. Rule 702 - Testimony by expert witnesses. Rule 703 - Bases of an expert's opinion testimony. Rule 704 - Opinion on ultimate issue. Rule 705 - Disclosing the facts or data underlying an expert's opinion. Rule 706 - Court-appointed expert witnesses. Rule 801 - Definitions that apply to this article; exclusions from hearsay. Rule 802 - The rule against hearsay. Rule 803 - Exceptions to the rule against hearsay - regardless of whether the declarant is available as a witness. Rule 804 - Hearsay exceptions: declarant unavailable. Rule 805 - Hearsay within hearsay. Rule 806 - Attacking and supporting the declarant's credibility. Rule 807 - Residual exception. Rule 901 - Authenticating or identifying evidence. Rule 902 - Evidence that is self-authenticating. Rule 903 - Subscribing witness's testimony. Rule 1001 - Definitions that apply to this article. Rule 1002 - Requirement of the original. Rule 1003 - Admissibility of duplicates. Rule 1004 - Admissibility of other evidence of content. Rule 1005 - Copies of public records to prove content. Rule 1006 - Summaries to prove content. Rule 1007 - Testimony or statement of a party to prove content. Rule 1008 - Functions of the court and jury. Includes table of contents and index.

Description

Trial Handbook is the one-stop resource you can trust in the planning, trial and post-trial stages of litigation now in an all-new format designed for ease of use both in your office and in the courtroom. Designed for quick reference at trial, the Handbook is keyed to the Federal Rules of Evidence, and focuses on the presentation of proof and the evidentiary problems faced by counsel. Packed with practical checklists, charts, outlines, and sample jury selection questions, Trial Handbook gives you the knowledge and tools to: Develop solid trial briefs and strong case plans Prepare lay and expert witnesses and organize your exhibits more effectively Master voir dire to maximize your chances of getting the most sympathetic jurors Make a clear record at trial to aid jurors understanding of your case Build a rapport and your credibility with the jury throughout the trial Use opening statements to put your cases, clients, and proof in the most favorable light Give summations that blend evidence and issues to paint a thoroughly persuasive picture Exploit discovery materials at trial to get an additional edge Lay the proper foundation for various forms of evidence Capitalize on the powerful probative impact of visual aids at trial Apply proven direct-examination and cross-examination techniques Use pretrial, trial, and post-trial motions to gain strategic advantages Draft clear, legally sound jury instructions that subtly sway judges. Included with the 2012 edition is a laminated fold-out Federal Rules of Evidence at a Glance, which is designed to be used as an easy reference during the trial. At the heart of Trial Handbook is its unique Evidence Guide, which clearly explains the meaning, purpose, operation, and history of every rule, including how each rule applies to other cases and how leading cases construe a particular rule."… (more)

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