NCJ Number
43499
Editor(s)
E GUNNERSON
Date Published
1974
Length
222 pages
Annotation
THIS TEXT PROVIDES A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF EVIDENCE AND PROOF FOR ALL CAREER AREAS OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND IS DESIGNED FOR THE BEGINNING LAW ENFORCEMENT STUDENT OR PRACTITIONER.
Abstract
EACH UNIT DEALS WITH AN IDENTIFIABLE TOPIC. THE MATERIAL RANGES FROM THE BASIC CONSIDERATION OF RELEVANCY THROUGH QUALIFICATIONS OF WITNESSES TO SPECIFIC EVIDENTIAL PROBLEMS. LEGAL JARGON AND CASE CITATIONS ARE KEPT TO A MINIMUM. THE REASONING BEHIND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RULES OF EVIDENCE HELPS THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER UNDERSTAND THEIR APPLICATION TO ACTUAL SITUATIONS. CITED CASES PROVIDE AN INDEPTH STUDY OF THE RULES OF EVIDENCE IN GENERAL USE IN THE UNITED STATES. THE TEXT INCLUDES REVIEW QUESTIONS AT THE END OF EACH UNIT. (FOR COMPANION INSTRUCTOR'S GUIDE, SEE NCJ-43498).