Whether you are a judge or an attorney,The Law of Evidence in Washington is both a complete guide and a practical courtroom reference delivering all you need to know about the Rules of Evidence in Washington State. The author commentary is insightful yet concise, and includes key cases to keep you fully briefed on your evidence question without requiring you to wade through unnecessary material. This convenient desktop reference contains the full text of the Washington Rules of Evidence and accompanying Task Force comments.

Up-to-Date, Accessible Format Speeds Your Research

This Fourth Edition of The Law of Evidence in Washington has been updated to include new case law and legislation, and to clarify existing law and principles. This reader-friendly resource not only provides you authoritative analysis of the applicable law, but also guides you quickly and efficiently to the information you need to build a winning case. The chapters are newly divided into sections and subsections that make it easier to find the answers to your questions. The index and table of cases are keyed to the new section structure, so they also lead you swiftly to the desired goal. The single-volume, looseleaf format enables you to easily replace out-of-date pages with annual updates. You'll always find the most accurate text and latest court decisions conveniently located with the rest of the discussion related to that subject.

The Fourth Edition includes notable new case law references on numerous topics such as:

•   Appellate review after defendant's pre-emptive introduction of evidence after losing suppression motion.

•   Application of Rule 404(b) to other acts that are not unpopular or disgraceful.

•   Putative privilege for surveillance locations.

•   Exerpts from co-defendant's confession analyzed as separate statements.