Evidence Law For Legal Assistants

Author : Neal R. Bevans
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evidence Law for Legal Assistants 1E written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-15 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evidence Law for Legal Assistants by experienced author Neal R. Bevans emphasizes the theory underlying evidentiary issues while highlighting real-world examples that are important in both civil and criminal law. This thoughtfully organized text targets the knowledge and evidentiary concepts most relevant to paralegal students. Throughout, the text underscores the practical aspects of the gathering and use of evidence, as well as issues directly pertaining to paralegals as they help prepare a case for trial, either from the defense or prosecution viewpoints. This accessible text is built around various rules, often citing the Federal Rules to provide context, adds case law to expand on the rule, and then offers insight into state laws and cases to round out the coverage. Professors and students will benefit from: Comprehensive coverage, with a teachable mix of theory and practice. Well-structured pedagogy reinforces this readable text. Each chapter features a variety of effective learning aids, as well as a wealth of exercises that encourage students to apply what they have learned. Discussion of important cases to help demonstrate the importance of evidence law in both civil and criminal cases. Coverage of state rules and cases demonstrates not only the similarities between the federal and state approaches but also some of the important differences. Heavy emphasis on the practical aspects of evidence law in both civil and criminal litigation practice. Each chapter explores an important ethical question and explains the relevance of ethical systems for the day-to-day practice of law. The Skills You Need in the Real World feature in each chapter addresses practical skills and hands-on activities that help the reader relate the material to the acquisition of specific skills related to evidence law.

Author : Joelyn D. Marlowe
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1454861339
Total Pages : 659 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evidence for Paralegals written by Joelyn D. Marlowe and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-14 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clearly written textbook that helps students understand how evidentiary principles are applied in real-life situations. Text focuses on the practical applications of the Federal rules of Evidence and how the rules relate to paralegal practice. Features: Covers a full range of topics, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and researching. Written from a real-life perspective, showing how actual practice works in local, state, and federal court. Pedagogy in text developed for paralegal students, and includes short case summaries, readable examples, marginal definitions of terms, marginal cross-references to the Rules of Evidence, review questions, and hypotheticals. Short, concise presentation is ideal for paralegal courses. Updated with changes to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Updated with new cases. New hypotheticals and discussion questions added.

Author : Neal R. Bevans
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789798886140
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evidence Law for Legal Assistants written by Neal R. Bevans and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introductory book on Evidence law for paralegal students"--

Author : Neal R. Bevans
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evidence Law for Legal Assistants written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2023 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introductory book on Evidence law for paralegal students"--

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Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449656323
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Law and Evidence: A Primer for Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law and Legal Studies written by and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles Nemeth
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763766615
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Law and Evidence written by Charles Nemeth and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Law and Evidence: A Primer for Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law and Legal Studies, Second Edition," introduces the complex topics of evidence law in a straightforward and accessible manner. The use and function of criminal evidence and civil evidence in cases is examined to offer a complete understanding of how evidence principles play out in the real world of litigation and advocacy. This revised Second Edition includes new sections on Rules and Case Law Analysis, Forensic Cases, and Evidentiary Software Programs.

Author : Margaret T. Stopp
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evidence Law in the Trial Process written by Margaret T. Stopp and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 1999 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book by an experienced law professor and practicing attorney is an opportunity to understand the pivotal role of non-lawyers - paralegals, investigators, law enforcement personnel - in the trial process. It provides a comprehensive and practical explanation of the rules of evidence as they relate to the trial process. The application of the rules of evidence in the trial process is explained clearly. The book offers a practical understanding of the rules of evidence that forms a solid foundation for better and clearer comprehension of the theory behind the rules.

Author : Derek Regensburger
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1543849075
Total Pages : 843 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Criminal Evidence written by Derek Regensburger and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 843 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With lucid text, four-color illustrations, and abundant examples, Criminal Evidence follows the path of evidence From Crime Scene to Courtroom. Focusing on the Federal Rules of Evidence and their state counterparts, Derek Regensburger offers a clear introduction to the principles of evidence and instructions for collecting, preserving, and presenting evidence in a criminal case. The book surveys the major concepts of evidence law such as relevance and burden of proof, discovery, admission of expert witness testimony, impeachment of witnesses, character evidence, hearsay, authentication of physical evidence, and more. Actual trials and news excerpts bring the material to life as they illustrate the role of evidence in real cases. Videos of mock trial scenes on the book’s website reinforce students’ understanding of key concepts. New to the Third Edition: A new chapter on trial practice and witness preparation Streamlined discussions of the exclusionary rule, Miranda rights, and rape shield laws Updated material on eyewitness identification and admission of confessions, particularly the modification of the corpus delicti rule by many state courts Changes concerning the reliability of forensic evidence due to the release of the 2016 report on the issue authored by the President’s Council on Science and Technology, including the FBI’s rejoinder to that report New and expanded sections on bloodstain pattern analysis, arson investigation, and handwriting analysis New and updated practical examples and Evidence in Action articles to feature more recent events, including the Kyle Rittenhouse trial Professors and students will benefit from: Straightforward text that follows the evidence from collection to trial Accessible three-part organization I. The Collection and Preservation of Evidence II. Pretrial Matters III. Admissibility of Evidence Four-color photographs and exhibits that illustrate evidentiary concepts Evidence in Action, observed in real trials and news excerpts Practical examples that apply legal concepts through hypothetical scenarios Review questions and application problems at the end of each chapter test students’ mastery of the material Short mock trial scenes on the companion website that illustrate key concepts discussed in the text

Author : Roderick D. Blanchard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Litigation and Trial Practice for the Legal Assistant written by Roderick D. Blanchard and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Neal R. Bevans
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 867 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Law for Paralegals written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-14 with total page 867 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Fifth Edition, Introduction to Law for Paralegals balances substantive law with work-based knowledge and skills. From the basics of the U.S. legal system to personal injury, contracts, and intellectual property, Neal R. Bevans brings it all into focus through clear writing, realistic examples, and engaging exercises. With features like Skills You Need in the Real World and Issues at a Glance, the transition from classroom to law firm will be smooth sailing. New to the Fifth Edition: New and updated cases Discussion of current technology and its use in legal practice New Web Surfing feature with websites for further reading Professors and students will benefit from: Essential paralegal skills and legal procedure, presented in conjunction with substantive areas of law Part I introduces students to the legal system, with coverage of ethics, evidence, working in the law office, trials, and appeals Part II covers substantive law, including torts, contracts, criminal law, administrative law, real property, wills and trusts, family law, intellectual property, and agency law Part III gives an overview of legal research and writing A succinct and direct writing style Exercises that develop paralegal skills, integrated throughout the text A design for learning on every page, including definitions of legal terms and phrases, inset boxes that illuminate concepts, examples, visual aids, chapter summaries, sample documents, case excerpts, and more End-of-chapter exercises and practice questions for test review help students master the material