
Evidence Foundation Questions in Criminal Law
Trial Practice Techniques Every Successful Prosecutor and Defense Lawyer Must Know (Law Guru)
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Morley Swingle
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Morley Swingle
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In this instant classic, a veteran prosecutor and award-winning author explains how to ensure key pieces of evidence are admitted in a criminal trial.
Morley Swingle, a veteran of 178 jury trials and 111 homicide cases, provides the foundation “predicate” questions required to successfully present evidence in a criminal trial, from routine fingerprints, DNA, chemical testing results, business records, surveillance recordings, firearms testing, autopsy results, diagrams, blood toxicology, photo lineups, jail calls, drug dog alerts, confessions, and prior convictions, to newer types of evidence like cell tower dumps, geofence warrant results, social media postings, text messages, license plate reader data, cell phone records, GPS location information, digitally enhanced photographs, and hearsay under the forfeiture by wrongdoing doctrine.
Swingle supplies the questions and the legal reasons why those specific questions are necessary.
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Critic reviews
“Swingle’s book of evidentiary foundations will give you a huge leg up on your opponent when evidentiary issues come up in trials—as long as your adversary hasn’t gotten his or her hands on this treasure of a book.” —Stephen D. Easton, former U.S. Attorney and Law Professor.
"This book is a tremendous resource for prosecutors, defense attorneys, trial lawyers and law students who want to improve their knowledge of evidentiary foundations. It is a must-have for effective trial preparation." —Stephen Sokoloff, Senior Counsel, Missouri Office of Prosecution Services.
“Morley Swingle proves that some lawyers can actually write entertainingly.” —Harry Levins, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
What listeners say about Evidence Foundation Questions in Criminal Law
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- skylar smith
- 03-05-25
Great For Law Students
As a second year law student, I listened to Evidence Foundation in Criminal Law in my free time while also taking an evidence course. I can confidently assert that having listened to Mr. Swindle’s book allowed me to deepen my understanding of nuanced evidentiary rules and concepts while doing everyday things like driving to work, running on the treadmill, and sometimes just kicking back and relaxing. I would certainly recommend this book for not only law students, but anyone who wants to gain a better grasp on the foundation rules of evidence. I look forward to listening/reading other titles by Morley Swingle!
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