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Best Evidence Rule Requires Post-Level Collection for Social Media Evidence

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By John Patzakis The Best Evidence Rule, as codified in Federal Rule of Evidence 1002, provides that an original writing, recording, or photograph is required to prove the contents of the document. A case out of the federal courts in Texas addressed this issue head on.

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Mastering Numbers in Legal Writing: A Complete Guide to Style & Formatting

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Example: Twenty-one affidavits proved the defendants liability. instead of 21 affidavits proved the defendants liability. Volume and Page Numbers in Case Law: Always use numerals when referring to the volume and page numbers of case law. This prevents ambiguity and maintains a formal tone. Example: Smith v.

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Everything You Need to Know About Motion Practice 

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The party filing the motion to dismiss contempt of the court must have compelling evidence and argument. This evidence should show contempt charges are false or unwarranted. It is to suppress evidence, summary judgment or a new trial, or any other relief you want from the court. Gather-Evidence 4.

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Texas Upholds Narrow Geofence Warrant After Melee Resulted in Murder

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The affidavit requesting the warrant described Googles capabilities and asserted that it was likely that at least one of the four suspects had an Android device. These two steps sought temporally and spatially limited location history data consistent with existing case law regarding cell phone location information.