Ed Imwinkelried's Evidentiary Foundations has sold more than 125,000 copies in its publication life. This popular book covers all major evidentiary doctrines, providing for each a brief description of the pertinent Federal Rules of Evidence and the most recent leading cases construing the Rules a list of foundational elements-the events and facts you need to lay a complete foundation an illustrative foundation showing how each question relates to a particular element of the foundation
The revised Seventh Edition features an analysis of statutory developments, notably the 2006 amendments to Federal Rules 404, 608, 606, and 609. Other new material discusses the presentation of hard copy exhibits in court using document cameras and the presentation of digital exhibits using monitors or projection screens.
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.