Fisher, George 1959-

Evidence / by George Fisher. - New York : Foundation Press, 2002. - xxxv, 875 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. + teacher's manual. - University casebook series .

Accompanied by: Federal rules of evidence : statutory supplement and statutory and case supplement.

Includes index.

General principles of relevance -- The specialized relevance rules -- Character evidence -- Impeachment and character for truthfulness -- The rape shield law -- Competency of witnesses -- The rule against hearsay -- Confrontation and compulsory process -- Lay opinions and expert testimony -- Authentication, identification, and the "best evidence rule" -- Privileges : general principles -- The lawyer-client privilege and the privilege against self-incrimination -- Familial privileges -- Conclusion : Evidence law and jury mistrust.

158778176X (alk. paper) 9781587781766


Evidence (Law)--United States--Cases.
Evidencia (Derecho penal)--Estados Unidos --Casos
Derecho probatorio
Prueba penal

KF 8935 / F533e 2002