Introduction
What Is the Law of Evidence About?
Basic Areas of Evidence Law
Role of Lawyer, Jury, and Judge
Objections - Timeliness and Specificity Requirements
Objections - Motions in Limine
Appellate Review of Evidence Rulings
Background About the Federal Rules of Evidence
Relevancy - General
Definition of Relevance
Direct and Circumstantial Evidence
Conditional Relevancy
Discretionary Exclusion
Reasons for Excluding Relevant Evidence
Legal v. Logical Relevancy
Exclusion Under Rule 403 - General
Similar Happenings Evidence
Statistical Evidence
Photographs
Reenactments and Demonstrations
Standard of Care
Relevancy - Specific Rules
Subsequent Remedial Measures
Compromise Evidence
Plea Bargain Evidence
Offers to Pay Medical Expenses
Liability Insurance
Character Evidence
Other Crimes Evidence
Habit
Hearsay Defined
Hearsay Exceptions
Mnemonic
Admissions by Party Opponent
Declaration Against Interest
Dying Declaration
Former Testimony
Forfeiture
Definition of Unavailability
Excited Utterance and Present Sense Impression
State of Mind
Statement for Medical Diagnosis or Treatment
Business Record
Public Record
Learned Treatise Identification
Residual
Confrontation Clause
Witness Competency
Direct and Cross-Examination
Leading Questions
Present Recollection Refreshed
Past Recollection Recorded
Scope of Cross-Examination
Impeachment
Voucher Rule
Techniques of Impeachment
Bolstering and Rehabilitation
Opinion and Expert Testimony
Authentication
Best Evidence Rule
Privileges
Types of Privileges
Elements of Communication Privileges
Attorney-Client Privilege
Doctor and Psychotherapist-Patient Privileges
Clergy Communication Privilege
Marital Communication Privilege
Marital Testimonial Privilege
Judicial Notice
Presumptions.