Learning Hearsay: A Comprehensive Study
CLE Credit: 0
This course gives an in-depth study of the hearsay rule and exceptions. The course covers the hearsay rule in five parts: 1) non-hearsay; 2) statutory non-hearsay; 3) exceptions that apply when the declarant's availability is immaterial; 4) exceptions that apply when the declarant is unavailable; and 5) the hearsay rules vis-a'-vis the Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause. Descriptive video lecture presentations contain numerous examples and explanations followed by opportunities for self-assessment with more than sixty interactive problems and quizzes. The course also contains downloadable course materials for future reference and a copy of the Louisiana Code of Evidence.
$60
Objections and Responses: Making the Record
CLE Credit: 0
This course features an overview of the most common courtroom objections and suggested responses. The course covers the objections in easy to remember categories and gives a brief explanation of the applicable law relative to the objections for easy reference and application. The course also contains numerous examples and explanations to help you practice the material covered so you can learn to quickly identify the objectionable material and respond to the objections at trial. Select interactive animated courtroom video modules are also included to help you further perfect your skills.
Free
Mastering Key Evidentiary Foundations
CLE Credit: 0
In this course you will receive instruction on mastering the key evidentiary foundations: 1) foundation and authentication for admitting evidence, including the foundation for the business records exception; 2) refreshing memory and recorded recollection; 3) impeaching witnesses with prior inconsistent statements; and 4) qualifying an expert witnesses. The course features detailed litanies you can download and retain, lecture presentations, and demonstrations via animated courtroom scenes. Take the free sample course today!
Free
Lectures on Character, Other Crimes, Wrongs, Bad Acts, and Credibility
Not Approved for CLE Credit
This course gives a comprehensive review of the law of Louisiana evidence as it relates to the admissibility of character, other crimes, wrongs, and bad acts. This course begins with a discussion of character generally and the exceptions to admissibility of character evidence including: character of the accused, character of the victim, and character of witnesses for truthfulness/untruthfulness. This course includes a discussion of the rape shield statute (Art. 412), victim's attire in sexual assault cases (412.2), the admissibility of character evidence of the accused in sexual assault cases (Art. 412.2), and character of the victim in sexual or human trafficking cases. There is also a discussion of habit/routine practice (Art. 406), as well as credibility provisions, including convictions (Arts. 609/609.1) and other types of credibility evidence (Arts. 408, 413). The lectures also include updates from the 2016 Regular Legislative Session.
$40
Twenty-Five Distinctions Between the Louisiana and Federal Evidence Rules
CLE Credit:
This four-part course explains some of the key distinctions between the Louisiana Code of Evidence and the Federal Rules of Evidence reinforced with quizzes to test your knowledge, where you must determine how the issue would be determined in either a state or federal court. The quizzes include both problems and video demonstrations and are followed by detailed explanations of the issues presented.
FREE