Based on the sixth edition of Professor Imwinkelried's authoritative US text and amended for the Irish market, this title is a practical guide which explains how the various evidentiary doctrines are applied on a daily basis in the Irish courts. Combining discussions of law and practice, the authors outline a step-by-step approach to laying the necessary foundations for the introduction of items of evidence. Using hypothetical examples, the title illustrates how the substantive rules of evidence convert into concrete lines of questioning in the courtroom.
A review for other lawyers: I'm a criminal prosecutor and was lent this book from another lawyer due to issues I was having eliciting hearsay testimony during a trial. I have since purchased the newest edition and found it incredibly helpful. It bridges the gap between "I know this is the law, but...” and, "this is how I get it done" during trial.