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Evidence

• Evidence (Cornell Legal Information Institute)
  Commentary with links to federal rules and opinions
• Physical Evidence Handbook (WI State Crime Laboratory)
• Proving Criminal Guilt or Innocence (Nolo.com)
  Discusses lie detector tests, dna evidence, fingerprint evidence, common defenses to criminal charges, defendant's mental state, accomplices, etc.
• Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence (Federal Judicial Center, 2000)
• Use of DNA Evidence in Criminal Proceedings (WI Legislative Council, 2000)
• Expert Witnesses
  • Expert Witnesses, Private Investigators & Legal Consultants (Washburn School of Law)
• International
  • Country-Specific Legal Information (US Dept. of State)
    Includes service of process, obtaining evidence, and other cross-border legal issues.
  • Obtaining Evidence Abroad (US Dept. of State)

The Law (Additional statutes, regulations & opinions may apply to your specific situation.)

• WI Statutes: Ch. 885 "Witnesses & Oral Testimony"
• WI Statutes: Ch. 889 "Documentary and Record Evidence"
• WI Statutes: Ch. 901-911 "Evidence"
• WI Statutes: Ch. 907 "Evidence: Opinions & Expert Testimony"
• Opinions
  • On Point Case Summaries (2010-) (WI State Public Defender)
• Rules:
  • Federal Rules of Evidence
  • Restyled Federal Rules of Evidence (Federal Evidence Review)
    Text of rules and legislative history

Search for more statutes, regulations & opinions.

Last Updated: February 5, 2013 | Up to Top