Evidence at Trial

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Beyond knowing the mechanics of the rules of evidence, effective advocates use the rules as weapons of persuasion. There's reference to an out-of-court statement? Equally important is the ability to adjust to the constantly changing landscape of admitted and excluded evidence. The witness may say, "I saw Ms.

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Evidence at Trial

MARCH 22, 2023

One its expert witnesses walked the jury through powerful demonstrative evidence detailing DNA contamination in its crime lab. When asked to explain how, the defense attorney stated that in future cases, "the defendants' attorneys will simply ask the court to take judicial notice of the [expert witness'] testimony."

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E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 1, 2024

The State added: “The Appellate Court affirmed eighteen [unreported] cases where a video was authenticated through the silent witness method.” The State added: “The Appellate Court’s approach is consistent….” Courts frequently admit evidence “for what it’s worth.” “Weight” is decided by the finder of fact.

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WA Bar News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In another circumstance, we may be contacting an unrepresented fact witness. With an unrepresented party or witness, our conduct is guided by RPC 4.3, Washington adopted the then-ABA Model Rule in 1985 when moving from the former Code of Professional Responsibility to RPCs patterned on the ABA Model Rules. 27 While RPC 4.3

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Evidence at Trial

JANUARY 30, 2023

When it comes to hearsay exceptions in California, litigators will instinctively (and appropriately) consider the code sections found in Division 10 of the Evidence Code ( i.e. , Section 1200 et seq. ). Section 356 is a fairly simple rule but, as the cases below explain, there are a couple principles to keep in mind. Party admission?

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Forensic Psychologist

AUGUST 14, 2016

Supreme Court rulings, such offenders must have a mental disorder in order to qualify for prolonged detention after they have served their prison terms. “It This, Judge Conviser noted, is strong evidence against the government’s position that hebephilia is “generally accepted” by the relevant scientific communities.

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Law and Daily Life

OCTOBER 7, 2024

However, legal experts and court documents reveal a more nuanced situation. Judge Orders Filings from Parties It’s all related to a landmark Supreme Court ruling from this past July, which broadened the scope of presidential immunity but left it to lower courts to determine the specifics.

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