Evidence in Florida: Strategies for Finding, Preserving and Using Evidence to Support Your Case. (Not available for CLE credit)

You've seen it before. An opponent tries to use a piece of evidence that clearly doesn't fit to illustrate his or her side of the argument. Although cases often rely on the strength of the evidence, it's one of the areas that's toughest to do well. You need to be able to pinpoint information that specifically supports your position, keep it intact until the trial, and present it credibly in order for it to work for your case instead of against it. How confident are you in your skills when it comes to finding and working with evidence? Don't risk doing it poorly when it's so easy to get the techniques you need.

After this program you'll understand the rules that determine whether your carefully prepared evidence will even get admitted. Effectively gather the information you need and skillfully intersperse it into the foundations of your case. Avoid unpleasant surprises by getting your witnesses ready for what to expect during depositions and cross-examinations. Be prepared for adverse testimony and knowledgeably refute scientific guesswork. Don't miss this chance to hone your skills!

This basic to intermediate level program will give plaintiff and defense attorneys - and their legal staff - techniques and strategies for improving their skills when working with evidence.

1. COMPLYING WITH THE RULES OF EVIDENCE
1. Evidentiary Procedure – Rules of the Court
2. The Most Frequently Used Rules of Evidence
3. Other Rules of Evidence You Need to Know
4. Hearsay and the Law of Evidence
5. Understanding Presumptions and Privileges
2. USING EVIDENCE TO BUILD YOUR CASE
1. Legislation Changes Affecting Evidence
2. Definition and Common Types of Evidence
3. Evidence Checklist
4. Primary and Secondary Sources of Evidence
5. Creditability of Source
6. Illustrative and Demonstrative Evidence
7. Scope of Examination
8. Understanding What You Have and What You Need
9. Tips and Strategies for Effectively Gathering Evidence
10. Preparing the Evidentiary “Tools” for Trial
11. Avoiding Common Evidentiary Problems
12. “Real Life” Case Issues
3. WORKING WITH EXPERT WITNESSES
1. Expert Witness Checklist
2. Locating the Right Expert
3. How to Qualify the Expert
4. Experts as Consultants and/or Witnesses
5. Protecting Expert's Work Product
6. Preparing the Expert for Depositions
7. Motion in Limine to Exclude Expert Testimony
8. Presentation of Expert Testimony at Trial
9. Key Issues in Cross-Examination
10. Scientific Guesswork as Fact

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