Expert author thoroughly analyzes applicable Federal Rules of Evidence and cases interpreting the rules. Compares and contrasts corresponding evidentiary rules, statutes, and individual state cases. All evidence and admissibility principles are treated specifically as they apply to criminal cases. Expert guidance for both defense and prosecution on handling witnesses, impeachment rules, lay witness opinion, expert testimony, and real and demonstrative evidence. Discusses admissibility rules, including relevance, hearsay, privileged communications, authentication and identification, best evidence issues, and burdens of proof. Includes cases interpreting Federal Rules of Evidence, statutes, and cases in individual states. Also contains major Supreme Court criminal evidence decisions.