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Foundation Evidence, Questions and Courtroom
Protocols,
Fourth Edition
Authors
Hon. Edward M. Davidowitz
Judicial Hearing Officer, Bronx County Supreme Court
Robert L. Dreher, Esq.
Executive Assistant District
Attorney, Bronx County District Attorney's
Office
Key
Benefits
• Access hundreds of questions and
checklists to introduce your evidence properly
• Be prepared with proper questions and authority for a particular
method of questioning
• Know the proper methods for establishing a chain of custody for
introducing physical evidence and for introducing evidence to impeach
witnesses
• Learn principles of courtroom procedure, behavior and
decorum
Product
Description
Unless parties have stipulated to the
introduction of a specific piece of evidence or testimony, an attorney
wishing to present that evidence must ask proper questions to insure
that the court will permit its introduction.
Attorneys who do not ask correct foundation questions
may find themselves frustrated by a string of sustained objections. If
precise evidentiary rules are addressed inarticulately, or carelessly,
or not at all, the impact or importance of the evidence may be
affected.
This manual contains a collection of forms and
protocols that provide the necessary predicate or foundation questions
for the introduction of common forms of evidence—such as business
records, photos or contraband. It includes basic questions that should
be answered before a document or item can be received in evidence or a
witness qualified as an expert. The questions can be modified or changed
to fit specific problems, issues or an individual judge’s
rulings.
Info &
Pricing
PN: 41072 | 2012 | 294 pages |
softbound
NYSBA Members
$60 | Non-Members $70
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