Trial Evidence Foundation

In this annual supplement to Trial Evidence Foundations, noted author John A. Tarantino has done it again with a superb update on major areas of his book, applicable case law, and strategic practice tips to better enable you to win your cases at trial. This fifth revision presents Mr. Tarantino's methods for handling legal concepts of trial evidence foundations in a concise, practical, and easy-to-use format. Some of the important highlights include: * Tips and tactics on working with forensic experts (423) * Using impeachment by evidence of a conviction to attack witness credibility (341.3) * Handling records of vital statistics (652.1), religious organizations (652.3), and family-related matters (652.4 and 652.5) * Documents affecting property interests (652.6 and 652.7) * Statements in ancient documents (652.8) * Details on other important hearsay exceptions, including learned treatises, reputation, character, and more (656.1 et seq.) * Additional privilege discussions concerning common interest theory, joint defense privilege, and more (722) * Conducting jury views as substitutes for evidence (842)