Fine's Wisconsin Evidence

Fine's Wisconsin Evidence
Author: Ralph Adam Fine
Publisher: Juris Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 9
Release: 2008-11
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1578232465

Fine's Wisconsin Evidence is a one-volume comprehensive guide to Wisconsin Evidence. Since 1988, Wisconsin lawyers and judges have relied on Fine's Wisconsin Evidence for instant access to the rules of evidence in court, the office, and chambers. Judge Jack B. Weinstein, original co-author of Weinstein's Federal Evidence, and one of the drafters of the Federal Rules of Evidence, says that Fine's Wisconsin Evidence is "probably the best single-volume state treatise on the subject that I have seen." Fine's Wisconsin Evidence gives you instant access to the rule you need! Uniquely designed, you get for each rule: The complete text of the Wisconsin evidence rule The complete text of the Federal evidence rule counterpart An easy to understand summary of the Wisconsin rule - so you can see at a glance what the rule provides A short explanation of the reason behind the rule - so you can see at a glance what the rule was designed to do A step-by-step foundation guide so you can see at a glance how to lay the proper foundation to admit evidence under the rule An explanation of how the federal rule differs from the Wisconsin rule - so you can see at a glance why the federal cases might not apply to the Wisconsin rule A Special Problems section for each rule that gives you the latest court interpretations of the rule - so you can see at a glance if there are any lurking dangers to your case that the bare text of the rule might not reveal Fine's Wisconsin Evidence will help you better represent your clients - whether you're in the middle of a trial or preparing your case for trial. It is quick, easy, and comprehensive. If time matters to you, you cannot afford not to have Fine's Wisconsin Evidence with you - in court and in your office.

Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States

Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2009-07-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0309142393

Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.