Tested tips for admitting and excluding evidence in New Hampshire trials. You will find this and more in A Practical Guide to Evidence in New Hampshire, an authoritative and practical evidence manual for New Hampshire litigators. Some of New Hampshire's most noted trial lawyers share their techniques, tips, strategies and best practices for dealing with evidentiary issues in the context of courtroom practice. Featured are sample examinations based on realistic hypotheticals filled with the nuance, the persuasion, and the know-how that you can learn how to adopt in your own direct and cross-examinations. A practice handbook in its most basic form,
A Practical Guide to Evidence in New Hampshire is a must-have for Granite State litigators and trial lawyers who wish to master evidence to prevail in court.
A Practical Guide to Evidence in New Hampshire is a must-have for Granite State litigators and trial lawyers who wish to master evidence to prevail in court.
This new edition contains information on topics such as the following:
Genetic testing
See chapter 6 for new discussion of DNA testing in criminal investigation and prosecution.Foundational requirements for eyewitness to identify the defendant.
Chapter 6 adds new discussion and a practice tip.Use of prior convictions.
See chapter 8 for a 2023 case cite that addresses the applicable time limit with respect to the use of prior convictions in cases where a sentence has been suspended or a witness released from confinement. The chapter cites New Hampshire Rule of Evidence 609.Use of an expert in certain cases.
Chapter 9 offers a practical tip on attempting to explain a witness's behavior through New Hampshire Rule of Evidence 404(b) evidence rather than through expert testimony. The chapter cites a 2023 case holding that uncharged conduct was inherently prejudicial, and the prejudicial effect outweighed the probative value.Excited utterances.
See chapter 11 for discussion of the time lapse before a statement loses its spontaneity as an excited utterance.Social media.
Chapter 13 adds a cite to a 2023 case where a screenshot was at issue in the court's consideration as to the authentication of Facebook messages.Table of Contents
Chapter 01 - Introduction of Evidence - An OverviewEdward M. Kaplan, Esq.,
Sulloway & Hollis, PLLC
Chapter 02 - Facts Established Without Formal Proof
Kirsten B. Wilson, Esq.,
Kristen Wilson Law PLLC
Chapter 03 - Evidentiary Limitations and Exclusions
Karen A. Schlitzer, Esq.,
Office of New Hampshire Attorney General
Chapter 04 - Witness Competency and Qualification
Brian M. Quirk, Esq.,
Shaheen & Gordon, PA
Chapter 05 - Witness Corroboration and Support
Peter W. Mosseau, Esq.,
Devine, Millimet & Branch
Chapter 06 - Identification
Richard E. Samdperil, Esq.,
Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC
Chapter 07 - Reputation
Jonathan A. Lax, Esq.,
Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell
Katie A. Mosher, Esq.,
Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PC
Chapter 08 - Impeachment
David M. Rothstein, Esq.,
NH Public Defender
Chapter 09 - Rehabilitation
Tracy A. Scavarelli, Esq.,
NH Public Defender
Chapter 10 - Privileges
Thomas P. Velardi, Esq.,
New Hampshire Office of Attorney General Public Protection Division, Concord
Chapter 11 - Hearsay Exceptions Involving State of Mind
Michael S. Lewis, Esq.,
Rath, Young and Pignatelli, PC
Cassandra Moran, Esq.,
Rath, Young and Pignatelli, PC
Chapter 12 - Documentary Evidence
Jay S. Geller, Esq.,
Law Office of Jay S. Geller
Chapter 13 - Demonstrative Evidence
Anthony John Naro, Esq.,
Bernazzani Law
Authors
Editor(s)Nathan R. Fennessy, Esq.
Preti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios LLP, Concord
Kenneth E. Rubinstein, Esq.
Preti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios LLP, Concord
Author(s)
Edward M. Kaplan, Esq.
Sulloway & Hollis, PLLC, Concord
Charles J. Keefe, Esq.
Wilson, Bush,and Keefe, Nashua
Jonathan A. Lax, Esq.
Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, Concord
Michael S. Lewis, Esq.
Rath, Young and Pignatelli, PC, Concord
Cassandra Moran, Esq.
Rath, Young and Pignatelli, PC, Concord
Katie A. Mosher, Esq.
Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PC, Concord
Peter W. Mosseau, Esq.
Devine, Millimet & Branch, Manchester
Anthony John Naro, Esq.
Bernazzani Law, Nashua
Brian M. Quirk, Esq.
Shaheen & Gordon, PA, Concord
David M. Rothstein, Esq.
NH Public Defender, Concord
Richard E. Samdperil, Esq.
Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC, Exeter
Tracy A. Scavarelli, Esq.
NH Public Defender, Concord
Karen A. Schlitzer, Esq.
Office of New Hampshire Attorney General, Concord
Thomas P. Velardi, Esq.
New Hampshire Office of Attorney General Public Protection Division, Concord, Dover
Kirsten B. Wilson, Esq.
Kristen Wilson Law PLLC, Portsmouth
