People of the State of California v. Phillip Spector: Case File

People of the State of California v. Phillip Spector: Case File, written by Ann Murphy who is a law professor with extensive trial practice experience, is an effective, short, skills-based book, meant to be used as a companion text in any evidence or trial advocacy class. Based on a high-interest, “celebrity” case, it is bound to capture student interest and engage students in the classroom while it illustrates the Federal Rules of Evidence.

This exciting case file features:

• A consistent fact pattern that works through the Rules of Evidence and illustrates how the Rules work in the courtroom and the impact they have on the trial process
• Numerous exhibits that enliven the text
• Well-crafted questions that illuminate key points
• Appendices that provide helpful reference material

1. How to Approach Evidence
2. Confrontation Clause—Post Crawford
3. Character Evidence Chart
4. Hearsay Helper
5. Spousal Privileges

Resource-rich companion website offers:

• Detailed teaching materials
• PowerPoint slides that provide additional exhibits
• Answers to all the questions
• Background material on the pieces of evidence
• “Scripts” for four witnesses so that students can try their hands at direct examination and cross examination