Evidence law is a system of complex rules and principles that govern what information should be heard by the trier of fact. Rules of Evidence: A Practical Approach, 2nd Edition teaches students in paralegal and law clerk courses the practical approach to analyzing a fact situation and applying these rules in a logically sequenced manner. The book also addresses strategies for the effective presentation of testimonial and documentary evidence in the context of court and tribunal proceedings.

• Concise overview of the fundamental rules of evidence, including rules of hearsay
• Up-to-date Charter jurisprudence including the approach to remedies available under s. 24(2)
• Current treatment of the law on self-incrimination and the right to silence
• Updated discussion of spousal competency, compellability, and privilege to reflect the changes made to the Canada Evidence Act by the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights
• Expanded discussion of the role of evidence in wrongful convictions
• Case summaries that enable the reader to see how courts apply evidentiary principles

Part I: The Basic Concepts and Fundamental Principles

• Chapter 1: Who's Who in the Courtroom
• Chapter 2: Evidence in the Decision-Making Process
• Chapter 3: Burden of Proof and Standard of Proof
• Chapter 4: Fundamental Principles

Part II: Exclusion of Evidence That May Be Relevant and Material

• Chapter 5: Hearsay
• Chapter 6: Traditional Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule
• Chapter 7: The Principled Exception to the Hearsay Rule
• Chapter 8: Character Evidence
• Chapter 9: Opinion Evidence
• Chapter 10: Privilege

Part III: Evidence and the Charter

• Chapter 11: Self-Incrimination
• Chapter 12: Wrongfully Obtained Evidence

Part IV: Methods of Presenting Evidence

• Chapter 13: Forms of Evidence
• Chapter 14: Oral Evidence

Glossary
Index

Instructor Resources

• Instructor's Guide
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Test Banks (Instuctor and Student Versions)

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