Trial Handbook for Arkansas Lawyers, 2006 ed. (Vol. 3 & 3A, Arkansas Practice Series)

John Wesley Hall

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This work is a practical trial guide that concentrates on both procedural and substantive aspects of trial. It analyzes the most up-to-date Arkansas trial case law, rules, and statutes. Proper authority is cited for every statement, including the most recent Arkansas and federal case law. From its sequential and itemized table of contents to its thorough Legal Concept/Fact-Word Index, it provides fast access to the basic principles of Arkansas trial law and the proper application of those principles.

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Contains sequential and itemized table of contents
Includes a thorough Legal Concept/Fact-Word Index
Provides fast access to the basic principles of Arkansas trial law

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Volume 3
- Chapter
  1. Role of the Attorney
  2. Conduct of the Attorney
  3. The Ethics of Trial Advocacy
  4. The Duty to Make a Record
  5. Publicity Before and During the Trial
  6. Contempt of Court
  7. Role and Conduct of the Judge
  8. Trial Notebook
  9. Conduct of the Trial
  10. Motions in Limine
  11. Motions During Trial and Dismissal
  12. Continuances
  13. Province of the Court and Jury
  14. Trial by Court
  15. Jury Selection
  16. Challenging Jurors for Cause
  17. Conduct of Jury During the Trial
  18. Opening Statements
  19. Order of Proof
  20. Burden of Proof in Civil Cases
  21. Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases
  22. Relevancy and Admissibility; Ark. R. Evid. 401–402
  23. Exclusion of Evidence; Ark. R. Evid. 403
  24. Circumstantial Evidence
  25. Admission of Evidence
  26. Checklists on Common Foundations for Evidence
  27. Stipulations
  28. Objections to Evidence and Questions
  29. Compelling Production of Witnesses and Evidence
  30. Witnesses in General
  31. Competency of Witnesses
  32. Direct Examination
  33. Refreshing and Recalling Witness’s Recollection
  34. Cross-Examination
  35. Impeachment of Witnesses in General
  36. Impeachment by Prior Inconsistent Statement
  37. Impeachment by Prior Conviction
  38. Character and Reputation Evidence
  39. Redirect and ReCross-Examination
  40. Proof of Other Bad Acts or Offenses; 404(b) Evidence
  41. Rape Shield Statute
  42. Privileges in General
  43. Attorney-Client Privilege
  44. Other Privileges
  45. Privilege Against Self-Incrimination
  46. Judicial Notice
  47. Presumptions in General
  48. Presumptions in Civil Cases
  49. Presumptions in Criminal Cases
  50. Inferences in General
  51. Inferences in Criminal Cases
  52. Real and Demonstrative Evidence
  53. Chain of Custody
  54. Documentary Evidence
  55. Photographic, Videotape, and Audiotape Evidence
  56. Best Evidence Rule
  57. Parol Evidence Rule and Extrinsic Evidence
  58. View
  59. Opinion Evidence in General
  60. Non-Expert Opinion Evidence; Ark. R. Evid. 701
  61. Expert Testimony and Opinion Evidence; Ark. R. Evid. 702–705
  62. Medical Testimony
  63. Other Expert or Opinion Evidence
  64. Experiments, Demonstrations, and Tests
  65. Proof of Handwriting
  66. Valuation of Personal Property and Services
  67. Valuation of Real Estate
Volume 3A
- Chapter

Hearsay Evidence and Exceptions in General
Evidence Which is Not Hearsay; Ark. R. Evid. 801
Hearsay Exceptions: Availability of Declarant Immaterial; Ark. R. Evid. 803
Hearsay Exceptions, Declarant Unavailable; Ark. R. Evid. 804
Business Entries, Records, and Reports; Ark. R. Evid. 803(6)
Public Records and Reports
Use of Depositions and Discovery Responses at Trial; Ark. R. Civ. P. 32
Testimony at Former Trial or Proceeding
Admissions
Confessions in Criminal Cases
Illegally Obtained Evidence
Conduct of Prosecution
Witness Immunity
Criminal Trials
Defenses in Criminal Cases
Speedy Trial
Evidence That Tends to Show Due Care or Lack of Due Care
Mistrial
Rebuttal, Surrebuttal, and Reopening Case
Directed Verdict
Damages
General Jury Instruction Principles
Jury Instructions in Civil Cases
Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases
Closing Arguments in General
Closing Arguments in Civil Cases
Closing Arguments in Criminal Cases
Jury Deliberations
Verdict
Judgment in Civil Cases
Judgment and Sentence in Criminal Cases
Revocation of Suspension and Probation
Post-Trial Motions in Civil Cases
Post-Trial Motions in Criminal Cases
Perfecting the Appeal

Appendices
1. Arkansas Rules of Evidence App.
2. -1 Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct App
3. -2 Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct App
4. Arkansas Constitution: Article 2
5. U.S. Constitution, Selected Provisions of the Bill of Rights and Fourteenth Amendment
6. Arkansas Sentencing Commission 2003
Table of Laws and Rules
Table of Cases
Index