Dear Subscriber:
Thank you for updating your library with the 2024 edition of
Massachusetts Evidence: A Courtroom Reference
.
This latest edition incorporates developments on a wide range of topics in Massachusetts evidence, such as
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the inadmissibility of abuse prevention orders to show only that another judge believed the victim's allegations;
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further guidance on when a statement will be considered testimonial for purposes of the Confrontation Clause;
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disallowance of frequent location history (FLH) cellular phone data and related expert testimony to identify the defendant's proximity to the crime scene;
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deference to the trial judge's decisions on witness competency;
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application of the rape counselor—victim privilege in circumstances where documents are sought by an out-of-state jurisdiction;
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scope of the privilege protecting the identity of confidential informants;
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limitations on expert testimony describing the capacity of the adolescent brain;
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proposed expert testimony on hair growth to show that the defendant could not have displayed the cornrows observed by eyewitnesses;
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admissibility of the grand jury testimony of a deceased witness to establish that the witness may have been a third-party culprit;
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substantially revised materials discussing the authentication of electronic communications; and
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changes to the evidentiary rules applied in self-defense cases.
We trust you will find the 2024 edition of
Massachusetts Evidence: A Courtroom Reference
a valuable resource, as we at MCLE continue our efforts to bring you the latest solutions to the issues you face in your practice.
Cordially,
MCLE Press