Criminal Evidence Bible (Second Edition)

Author: Jon Walz [USA]
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book describes all important evidence rules with a wise level of detail. As the title suggests, the focus of this book is on the application of these rules in criminal cases. However, the general perspectives on evidence principles provided in this book are equally applicable to civil litigation. After establishing the sources of evidence law, the description of the adversarial trial process provides an in-depth discussion of the most penetrating evidence concepts—relevance—and the roughly technically challenging hearsay rule. It also specifically discusses the methods used by litigation attorneys to attack the reliability of courtroom witnesses, known as impeachment. Then, it delves into valuable constitutional principles such as illegal searches and seizures, as well as the privilege against self-incrimination.