Includes index.

Interpreting the rules and other basics : offers, objections, and the judge's function -- Judicial notice, presumptions, and burdens : substitutes for evidence -- Relevancy, its counterweights, and related exclusionary rules -- A special relevancy vs. counterweights problem area : similar acts, character, propensity -- Privileges -- Witnesses: competency, examination, and impeachment -- Opinions, experts, and scientific evidence -- Hearsay : the basic theory, rationale, and constitutional considerations -- Hearsay rule modifications for admissions and witnesses' prior statements -- Exceptions to the hearsay rule -- Authentication, exhibits, and the best evidence (original writing) rule.

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