A Practical Guide to Introducing Evidence in Massachusetts

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Product Number: 1870081B00
Publication Date: 7/8/2024
Edition: 6th Edition 2024
Copyright: © 2024 MCLE, Inc.
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A Practical Guide to Introducing Evidence in Massachusetts is a convenient reference for identifying the foundational requirements and examination techniques that apply to introducing evidence at trial. Sample examinations illustrate the practical implementation of each of the evidentiary approaches explored in the text.

The Practical Guide addresses some eighty evidentiary areas, from admissions to X-rays. And it offers tips and guidelines for handling established categories of evidence—prior convictions, privileges, hearsay—as well as timely topics such as genetic marker testing, "first complaint" evidence, Daubert/Lanigan standards, and electronic evidence such as Web pages and e-mail.

Recent updates:
- Update: July 2024
  Dear Subscriber:
  
  Thank you for choosing to keep your evidence library current with this 2024 edition of A Practical Guide to Introducing Evidence in Massachusetts . In this revised edition, you will find practical discussion, case law, and insights on topics such as the following:
  - Preserving the record for appeal. See chapter 4 for a suggestion regarding making offers of proof to fill in gaps following a ruling on motions in limine. A 2023 case decision is cited. The chapter also offers a 2023 case pertinent to the use of motions in limine in criminal cases, where they can serve as a method for seeking a ruling on the admissibility of prior convictions.
  - Witness incompetency. Chapter 5 discusses practical considerations inherent in the use of voir dire as a tool to challenge a witness's competence.
  - Fresh complaint. Chapter 6 offers a 2024 case decision where a modified version of the "fresh complaint" doctrine, known as the "first complaint" doctrine, is addressed.
  - Character witnesses. In chapter 8, there is an updated sample examination in which a defendant in a criminal case is questioning a character witness.
  - Prior conviction. Chapter 9 includes discussion of a 2024 decision addressing facts where a prior conviction is of the same or a very similar crime to the one being alleged at trial, and admissibility issues where the prejudicial effect of its admission outweighs its probative value.
  - "Testimonial" statements. See chapter 12 for discussion of litigation on "testimonial" statements, those made under circumstances that would lead an objective witness reasonably to believe that the statement would be available for use at a later trial. The chapter refers to a primary purpose test to determine whether a statement is testimonial or nontestimonial and offers a 2023 case on the topic.
  We at MCLE trust that you'll find this new material useful in your law practice, and valuable in keeping your practical reference library current.
  
  Cordially,
  
  MCLE Press
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Chapter 01 expand

A Practical Introduction to Pretrial and Trial Practice
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Michael A. Collora, Esq.,

Checklist 1.1
- Practical Pointers for Direct Examination Buy Form

Checklist 1.2
- Practical Pointers for Closing Arguments Buy Form

Chapter 02 expand

Introduction of Evidence
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Andrew R. Levin, Esq., ArentFox Schiff LLP

Checklist 2.1
- Practical Suggestions for Organizing Your Presentation of Evidence Buy Form

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Presumptions and Facts Established Without Formal Proof
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Tyler Robert Martin, Esq., Hinckley Allen LLP
Damien C. Powell, Esq., Hinckley Allen LLP

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Evidentiary Exclusions and Limitations
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Juliane Balliro, Esq.,

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Witness Competency and Qualifications
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Alycia Kennedy, Esq., Community Legal Aid
Ingrid S. Martin, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP

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Witness Corroboration and Support
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Tyler Robert Martin, Esq., Hinckley Allen LLP
Damien C. Powell, Esq., Hinckley Allen LLP

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Identification
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Tyler Robert Martin, Esq., Hinckley Allen LLP
Damien C. Powell, Esq., Hinckley Allen LLP

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Reputation
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Mackenzie C. McBurney, Hinckley Allen LLP
Michelle R. Peirce, Esq., Hinckley Allen & Snyder LLP

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Impeachment
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Alycia Kennedy, Esq., Community Legal Aid
Ingrid S. Martin, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP

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Rehabilitation
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Tyler Robert Martin, Esq., Hinckley Allen LLP
Damien C. Powell, Esq., Hinckley Allen LLP

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Privilege and Disqualification
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Alycia Kennedy, Esq., Community Legal Aid
Ingrid S. Martin, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP

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Hearsay Exceptions Involving State of Mind
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Mackenzie C. McBurney, Hinckley Allen LLP
Michelle R. Peirce, Esq., Hinckley Allen & Snyder LLP

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Documentary Evidence
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Hon. Vickie L. Henry, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Madeleine K. Rodriguez, Esq., Foley Hoag LLP

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Demonstrative Evidence
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Mackenzie C. McBurney, Hinckley Allen LLP
Michelle R. Peirce, Esq., Hinckley Allen & Snyder LLP
Editors & Authors

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Thomas A. Kenefick, III, Esq., Law Offices of Thomas A. Kenefick III, PC, Springfield

Tyler James Kenefick, Esq., Hampden County District Attorneys Office, Holyoke

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Juliane Balliro, Esq.,

Michael A. Collora, Esq.,

Hon. Vickie L. Henry, Appeals Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Thomas A. Kenefick, III, Esq., Law Offices of Thomas A. Kenefick III, PC, Springfield

Alycia Kennedy, Esq., Community Legal Aid, Worcester

Andrew R. Levin, Esq., ArentFox Schiff LLP , Boston

Ingrid S. Martin, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP, Boston

Tyler Robert Martin, Esq., Hinckley Allen LLP, Providence

Mackenzie C. McBurney, Hinckley Allen LLP, Boston

Michelle R. Peirce, Esq., Hinckley Allen & Snyder LLP, Boston

Damien C. Powell, Esq., Hinckley Allen LLP, Boston

Madeleine K. Rodriguez, Esq., Foley Hoag LLP, Boston

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A Practical Guide to Introducing Evidence in Massachusetts

Trusted guidance for every stage of your trial

A Practical Guide to Introducing Evidence in Massachusetts

Trusted guidance for every stage of your trial

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Product Description

Recent updates:

Table of Contents

A Practical Introduction to Pretrial and Trial Practice

Checklist 1.1

Checklist 1.2

Introduction of Evidence

Checklist 2.1

Presumptions and Facts Established Without Formal Proof

Evidentiary Exclusions and Limitations

Witness Competency and Qualifications

Witness Corroboration and Support

Identification

Reputation

Impeachment

Rehabilitation

Privilege and Disqualification

Hearsay Exceptions Involving State of Mind

Documentary Evidence

Demonstrative Evidence

Editor(s)

Author(s)