Evidence

• Author: Mark G. Daniel/Robert K. Gill
• Pages: 759-878

EVIDENCE

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CHAPTER 16

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§16:10 AUTHENTICATION OF EVIDENCE

§16:11 In General

§16:12 Preliminary Question

§16:13 Conditional Admission of Evidence

§16:14 Self Authentication

§16:14.1 The Rules

§16:14.2 Case Law

§16:14.3 Foreign Public Documents

§16:20 CHAIN OF CUSTODY: PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

§16:21 Unique Items

§16:21.1 Predicate

§16:21.2 In General

§16:21.3 Objections

§16:22 Fungible or Non-Unique Items

§16:22.1 Predicate

§16:22.2 In General

§16:22.3 Objections

§16:30 ADMISSIBILITY OF NONSCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE

§16:31 Photographs and Digital Images

§16:31.1 Predicate

§16:31.2 In General

§16:31.3 Objections

§16:32 Video Recordings (Without Sound)

§16:32.1 Predicate

§16:32.2 In General

§16:32.3 Objections

§16:33 Video Recordings With Sound and Audio Recordings

§16:33.1 Predicate

§16:33.2 In General

§16:33.3 Objections

§16:33.4 Video Recordings in DWI Cases

§16:33.5 News Media Recordings

§16:33.6 Jail House Recordings

§16:33.7 Writings

§16:33.8 Electronic Evidence

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§16:34 Voice Identif‌ication

§16:34.1 Predicate

§16:34.2 In General

§16:34.3 Objections

§16:35 Experiments and Re-Creations

§16:35.1 Predicate

§16:35.2 Objections to Admissibility

§16:35.3 Objections to Event Re -Creation

§16:36 Shoeprints and Footprints

§16:36.1 Predicate

§16:36.2 In General

§16:36.3 Objections

§16:37 Demonstrative Evidence and Models

§16:37.1 Predicate

§16:37.2 In General

§16:37.3 Objections

§16:37.4 Computer Animations

§16:38 Electronic Evidence

§16:38.1 Social Media Evidence

§16:38.2 Computers

§16:38.3 Cell Phones

§16:38.3.1 Statutory Law

§16:38.3.2 Case Law

§16:38.4 Text Messages

§16:38.5 Other Electronic Devices

§16:39 Body Worn Cameras

§16:40 DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

§16:41 Applicable Rule of Evidence

§16:42 In General

§16:43 Predicate

§16:43.1 Self- Authenticating Documents

§16:43.2 Recognized by Sponsoring Witness

§16:43.3 Recognized by Distinctive Characteristics

§16:43.4 Public Records and Reports

§16:43.5 Data Compilations

§16:43.6 Admissible Under Statute or Rule

§16:44 Specif‌ic Examples

§16:44.1 Duplicates

§16:44.2 Diagrams and Drawings

§16:44.2.1 Predicate

§16:44.2.2 In General

§16:44.3 Charts

§16:44.3.1 Predicate

§16:44.3.2 In General

§16:44.4 Driver’s Licenses

§16:44.5 Driving Records

§16:44.6 Hotel Registration Cards

§16:44.7 Facsimiles

§16:44.8 Computer Output

§16:44.9 Handwriting

§16:44.10 Signatures

§16:44.11 Penitentiary Packets

§16:44.12 Court Orders

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§16:50 ADMISSIBILITY OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE

§16:51 Legal Test

§16:51.1 Case Law

§16:51.2 Accreditation

§16:51.2.1 Statutory Law

§16:51.2.2 Case Law

§16:52 Specif‌ic Types

§16:52.1 Fingerprints

§16:52.1.1 Predicate

§16:52.1.2 In General

§16:52.1.3 Objections

§16:52.2 Hair and Fiber Evidence

§16:52.2.1 Predicate

§16:52.2.2 In General

§16:52.2.3 Objections

§16:52.3 DNA Evidence

§16:52.3.1 Predicate

§16:52.3.2 In General

§16:52.3.3 Objections

§16:52.4 Firearms Identif‌ication

§16:52.4.1 Predicate

§16:52.4.2 In General

§16:52.4.3 Objections

§16:52.5 Blood Testing and DWI Cases

§16:52.5.1 Predicate

§16:52.5.1.1 For Person Extracting Blood

§16:52.5.1.2 For Serologist or Chemist

§16:52.5.1.3 Chain of Custody

§16:52.5.2 In General

§16:52.5.3 Objections

§16:52.6 Blood Spatter

§16:52.6.1 Predicate

§16:52.6.2 In General

§16:52.6.3 Objections

§16:52.7 Hypnotically Enhanced Testimony

§16:52.7.1 Predicate

§16:52.7.2 In General

§16:52.7.3 Objections

§16:52.8 Psychological Evidence

§16:52.9 Bite Mark and Tooth Mark Comparison

§16:52.9.1 Predicate

§16:52.9.2 In General

§16:52.9.3 Objections

§16:52.10 Breath Tests

§16:52.10.1 Predicate

§16:52.10.1.1 Intoxilyzer Operator

§16:52.10.1.2 Technical Supervisor

§16:52.10.2 In General

§16:52.10.3 Objections

§16:52.11 Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus

§16:52.12 Drug Analysis

§16:52.12.1 Predicate

§16:52.12.2 In General

§16:52.12.3 Objections