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California Guide to Criminal Evidence Judge Elia V. Pirozzi (Ret.)

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This book is dedicated to the memory of my parents, Anthony and Felicia Pirozzi—the two finest and best people I have ever known—and my wife, Diane, who has sacrificed many weekends, evenings, and vacations so that I could write this book.

2022 Edition Highlights

What's New in This Edition

New legislation. All the chapters and the Evidence Code with legislation from the 2021 legislative session have been updated.

New cases. All the chapters with case law have been updated through December 1, 2021.

Expanded & added content. Content has been added or expanded in several discussions, including:

• Chapter 2: Foundation. A section on "Hashing and blockchain technology" providing concepts and potential methods for the authentication of cryptocurrencies.
• Chapter 2: Foundation. Substantive content on expert basis evidence under People v. Sanchez, with particular emphasis on admissibility of expert evaluations to establish probable

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