SOLUTION MANUAL & TEST BANK
CRIMINAL EVIDENCE
1
,Online Instructor’s Manual
And Test Bank
For
Criminal
Evidence
First Edition
Robert M. Donley
Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco
Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montreal Toronto
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,Table Of Contents
Part I: The Criminal Legal System
1. The American Legal System
2. Criminal Law
3. Criminal Trial Process
4. Types And Forms Of Evidence
5. Admissibility And Weight Of Evidence
6. Evidence And The Constitution
Part Ii: The Law Of Evidence
7. Competence
8. Authenticity And The Best Evidence Rule
9. Relevance
10. Relevance Exceptions. Prejudice, Cumulativeness, And Public Policy
11. Hearsay
12. Privilege
13. Witnesses. Credibility And Impeachment
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, Chapter 1: The American Legal System
Chapter Overview
This Chapter Introduces The Student To The Basic Structure And Functions Of Courts In The
Federal And State Systems. This Understanding Is Required To Provide Context For The Law
Of Evidence. The Chapter Begins With A General Discussion Of The Four Levels Of Court:
Minor Courts, Trial Courts, Intermediate Appellate Courts, And Courts Of Final Appeal. It Then
Focuses On Federal Courts, Explaining Federal Criminal Jurisdiction And The Structure Of The
Federal District, Circuit, And Supreme Courts. After A Brief Discussion Of State Courts And A
Resource Identifying The Specific Courts In Each State, The Chapter Turns To The Question Of
How Federal And State Jurisdiction Interact. This Discussion Addresses What Happens When
A Single Act Violates Both Federal And State Laws, Crosses State Lines, And Violates The
Laws Of Multiple State Jurisdictions. The Chapter Also Looks At What Happens When There
Is A Conflict Between Federal And State Criminal Laws, And Concludes With A Brief
Discussion Of Court Rules And The Rules Of Evidence.
Chapter Objectives
1. Explain The General Structure Of State And Federal Court Systems.
2. Identify The Four Main Levels Of Courts And Describe The Functions Of Each.
3. Explain The Path Of Appeal In The Federal And State Court Systems
4. Distinguish Between The Criminal Jurisdiction Of Federal And State Court Systems.
5. Describe The Options Open To An Appellate Court Ruling On A Trial Judge’s Decisions.
6. Explain The Interplay Between Federal And State Court Jurisdiction.
7. Contrast The Scope And Purpose Of Federal/State And Local Rules Of Court.
8. Identify The Keys Subject Areas Of The Federal Rules Of Evidence.
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CRIMINAL EVIDENCE
1
,Online Instructor’s Manual
And Test Bank
For
Criminal
Evidence
First Edition
Robert M. Donley
Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco
Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montreal Toronto
2
,Table Of Contents
Part I: The Criminal Legal System
1. The American Legal System
2. Criminal Law
3. Criminal Trial Process
4. Types And Forms Of Evidence
5. Admissibility And Weight Of Evidence
6. Evidence And The Constitution
Part Ii: The Law Of Evidence
7. Competence
8. Authenticity And The Best Evidence Rule
9. Relevance
10. Relevance Exceptions. Prejudice, Cumulativeness, And Public Policy
11. Hearsay
12. Privilege
13. Witnesses. Credibility And Impeachment
3
, Chapter 1: The American Legal System
Chapter Overview
This Chapter Introduces The Student To The Basic Structure And Functions Of Courts In The
Federal And State Systems. This Understanding Is Required To Provide Context For The Law
Of Evidence. The Chapter Begins With A General Discussion Of The Four Levels Of Court:
Minor Courts, Trial Courts, Intermediate Appellate Courts, And Courts Of Final Appeal. It Then
Focuses On Federal Courts, Explaining Federal Criminal Jurisdiction And The Structure Of The
Federal District, Circuit, And Supreme Courts. After A Brief Discussion Of State Courts And A
Resource Identifying The Specific Courts In Each State, The Chapter Turns To The Question Of
How Federal And State Jurisdiction Interact. This Discussion Addresses What Happens When
A Single Act Violates Both Federal And State Laws, Crosses State Lines, And Violates The
Laws Of Multiple State Jurisdictions. The Chapter Also Looks At What Happens When There
Is A Conflict Between Federal And State Criminal Laws, And Concludes With A Brief
Discussion Of Court Rules And The Rules Of Evidence.
Chapter Objectives
1. Explain The General Structure Of State And Federal Court Systems.
2. Identify The Four Main Levels Of Courts And Describe The Functions Of Each.
3. Explain The Path Of Appeal In The Federal And State Court Systems
4. Distinguish Between The Criminal Jurisdiction Of Federal And State Court Systems.
5. Describe The Options Open To An Appellate Court Ruling On A Trial Judge’s Decisions.
6. Explain The Interplay Between Federal And State Court Jurisdiction.
7. Contrast The Scope And Purpose Of Federal/State And Local Rules Of Court.
8. Identify The Keys Subject Areas Of The Federal Rules Of Evidence.
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