California Objections

Description

Most evidentiary rulings are within the judge’s discretion, and are made in seconds. Bad rulings are almost never reversible. As a result, victory usually goes to the lawyer who can prevail on the big objections in the heat of battle.

The key to winning evidentiary debates is objecting and responding with arguments and supporting authority at your fingertips. That is where Judge Gregory Ward (Ret.) and Audra Ibarra’s California Objections can help.

It uses a courtroom-friendly format to cover more than 125 objections with clear and concise explanations, trial-tested tips, persuasive arguments, and supporting cases.

Designed for Eve-of-Trial and Courtroom Use

When time is short, California Objections delivers quickly with:

• Pattern Objections — Model language for 125 objections. Big headings and logical organization take you to the right objection in seconds.
• Comments —The application, scope, and purpose of the governing rules in straightforward language.
• Practice Tips — Elevate your advocacy with the cautions, strategies, and advice from the bench offered here.
• Responsive Arguments — Never let an unforeseen objection catch you flat-footed again. Anticipate, preclude, and meet objections with the authors’ expert strategies for counter-attack.
• Objection Tactics — Use these arguments to fight admission of the opposition’s evidence, or to minimize its impact. Included are alternative strategies and what you need to put on the record.
• Case Law — These concise summaries speed trial preparation and help you cite supporting authority in your briefs and in the courtroom.

1,800 Recent Cases

Ideally suited to the demands of trial and last-minute trial preparation, California Objections provides a time-saving alternative to lengthy treatises. Its concise but well-supported text puts the rules and cases at your fingertips. And its practical orientation guides you through the realities of evidentiary battles.

Covers All Important Objections

California Objections is more than an evidence book. In addition to evidentiary objections, you’ll find objections to jury selection, opening statement, closing argument, jury charges, judicial conduct and more. Coverage of all significant trial objections—from jury selection through directed verdict—gives California Objections vastly greater practical value than an evidence-only book.

Delivers More Than Objections

The scope and breadth of California Objections far exceeds the mechanics and arguments of making and meeting objections. Rules, definitions, distinctions, scope, weight, advice from the bench, examples, and procedures are provided for key evidentiary issues. Principles are extensively supported with case authority, and the underlying scholarship will impress you.

From pretrial proceedings through expert testimony to summation, the practical coverage in this new trial practice book will quickly earn its inexpensive keep.

Don’t let opposing counsel’s objections block the admission of your critical evidence. And don’t be caught unprepared when opposing counsel offers evidence you could obstruct—if you made the proper objection.

Your case is set for trial. Your evidence is lined up, and your witnesses are ready. Are you?  Do you know the rules of evidence and procedure so that you can seamlessly present your case and object to your opponent’s evidence confidently and without hesitation? California Objections will ensure you are battle-ready.

REVISION 21 HIGHLIGHTS

Prepare to seamlessly present your case and confidently object to your opponent’s evidence with California Objections. This edition includes new text and recent cases on an array of topics, including:

• Motion for Relief under the California Racial Justice Act. The Act prohibits the state from using race, ethnicity, or national origin to convict or sentence someone. New text explain how a violation is established, the procedure for filing a motion alleging a violation, and the remedy if the court finds a violation. §§1:420. 1:440
• Relief from waiver of right to jury trial. §2:20
• Improper challenge for cause to individual juror; actual bias. §2:160
• Unconstitutional exercise of peremptory challenges. §2:190
• Discharge of jurors. §3:50
• Challenging juror misconduct during trial. §3:60
• Challenging juror misconduct after verdict. §3:70
• Objection to Motion to Amend Pleadings. §4:170
• Privilege against self-incrimination. §10:60
• Sound recordings; confidential communications. §13:50
• Standards governing admissibility of expert testimony. §17:20
• Qualification as an expert. §17:30 • Disqualification of judge for cause; timely filing of statement of disqualification. §19:40
• Disqualification of judge by preemptory challenge; when available. §19:80
• Procedure for objecting during closing. §21:40
• Objection during closing; vouching for witness credibility. §21:100
• Objection to incorrect statement of law in jury instruction. §22:50

AND MORE!

Get answers to your questions about evidence and trial procedure supported by multiple references to current legal authority. With California Objections in your library, you have the tools you need to be a powerful courtroom advocate for your client.