Evidence Foundation Questions in Criminal Law

Trial Practice Techniques Every Successful Prosecutor and Defense Lawyer Must Know

Evidence Foundation Questions in Criminal Law

In Evidence Foundation Questions in Criminal Law Morley provides a readable and important guide to getting evidence admitted in a criminal trial.

“Swingle’s book of evidentiary foundations will give you a huge leg up on your opponent when evidentiary issues come up in trials—as long as your adversary hasn’t gotten his or her hands on this treasure of a book.”
— Stephen D. Easton, former U.S. Attorney and Law Professor, author of Opposing the Adverse Expert and How to Win Jury Trials 

This authoritative book will speed up the learning curve for any prosecutor, defense lawyer, police officer or judge wanting a thorough knowledge of evidentiary foundation law in criminal cases.

Topics include:

  • Fingerprints

  • DNA                  

  • Body Cameras

  • Drug Chemists

  • Business Records

  • Surveillance Recordings

  • Firearms Testing

  • Autopsy Results

  • Crime Scene Diagrams

  • Blood Toxicology

  • Expert Testimony

  • Jail Calls

  • Drug Dog Alerts

  • Confessions

  • Prior Convictions

  • Cell Tower Dumps

  • Geofence Warrant Results

  • Social Media Postings

  • Text & E-Mail Messages

  • Cell Phone Records

  • License Plate Readers

  • GPS Location Results

  • Prior Inconsistent Statements

  • Drug Recognition Experts

  • Photographs

  • Enhanced Digital Photos

  • 9-1-1 Calls

  • Photo Lineups & Physical Lineups

  • Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus

  • Forfeiture by Wrongdoing Hearsay