Evidence

The textbook provides an updated and expanded focus on issues of racial justice, incorporates the latest Supreme Court caselaw, and surveys the latest reports and caselaw to assess the current validity of forensic techniques. It also presents new cases and problems while retaining tried-and-true teaching tools.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1161 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: West Academic Publishing

This edition of the popular student-friendly textbook on evidence law has been updated to reflect the growing interest in issues of racial justice and recent Supreme Court caselaw in various areas of evidence law. The book has been expanded to include a greater focus on issues of racial justice, such as the use of rap lyrics against criminal defendants, evidence of racist beliefs of police officers accused of wrongdoing, and the ambiguity of evidence of flight when young men of color run from the police.

In addition, the book presents and analyzes the latest Supreme Court caselaw, including notable cases such as Peña-Rogriguez v. Colorado (2017), Ohio v. Clark (2015), and Hemphill v. New York (2022). The book also incorporates the latest amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence and provides an outlook on several proposed amendments that are likely to become law soon, particularly concerning illustrative aids and expert testimony.

To assess the current validity of a range of forensic techniques, the book surveys the latest reports and caselaw. New cases and problems have been added throughout the text, while tried-and-true teaching tools that have proven effective over time have been retained.

As with past editions, this new text addresses the intricacies of evidence law in a way that students will find both engaging and intellectually compelling. The casebook and accompanying rulebook are fully integrated, with paginated cross-references that encourage students to consult legislative history.

In conclusion, this updated edition of the evidence law textbook is an essential resource for law students, providing them with a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the field. With its expanded focus on racial justice and recent Supreme Court caselaw, the book is well-suited to help students navigate the complex and evolving landscape of evidence law.

Dimension: 254 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684677931
Edition number: 4 Revised edition