This is the first truly portable volume that provides a quick, thorough discussion of the California Law of Evidence & reprints the Evidence Code. Published annually, Practical Evidence Manual discusses the newest code revisions & appellate cases, the latest trends in the area of evidence, & includes short common-sense examples of the application of the Rules of Evidence. A detailed Index, Table of Cases, & Table of Statutes help to make this an extremely useful reference for both the beginning & experienced attorney.

Designed specifically for courtroom use, these convenient, softcover manuals offer judges & practitioners many trial-tested features that not only provide fast, accurate answers to evidentiary questions, but also guide the user to the underlying authorities & secondary sources. Each publication features: * Up-to-date Rules of Evidence * Authoritative commentary & analysis * Analyses of current trends & developments * Constitutional considerations * Recent significant cases * Quick-reference index * Section locator.

Make evidence disappear with a wave of your magic wand! California law students and practicing lawyers can become wizards in the courtroom with the help of this concise guide to the California Evidence Code. Hundreds of practical illustrations are offered by means of practice transcripts which are extensively cross-referenced. Frequent comparisons to the Federal Rules of Evidence are offered, as well as review problems with sample answers. The text also includes helpful charts, summaries and review problems. California Evidence: A Wizard's Guide will be helpful to law student, practitioners and judges.

​California Courtroom Evidence includes the complete California Evidence Code, legislative history on each code section, Law Revision Commission comments on most sections, relevant, insightful case annotations, and practical pointers from Joseph W. Cotchett, highly regarded California trial lawyer and expert on evidentiary matters.Invaluable in civil and criminal evidentiary matters, this edition is organized for easy use. The publication uses a "Speed Index" for quick reference, a topical index to quickly find Evidence Code sections, and a quick-reference list of common courtroom objections to make your evidence research more efficient. In addition, this edition contains useful finding tools like a complete detailed index, table of cases, and central index.