Carlson on Evidence

ebook Comparing Georgia and Federal Rules

By Ronald L. Carlson

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Since its first edition, Carlson on Evidence, has focused on a comprehensive, rule-by-rule, comparative examination of Georgia's current Evidence Code, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and former Georgia Evidence Law. Updated annually, each new edition of Carlson on Evidence expands upon its unparalleled content with and expanded Georgia and federal evidence precedent and analysis.

In a published opinion, the Supreme Court of Georgia referenced the authors of Carlson on Evidence when it adverted to "leading commentators on the new [Georgia] evidence code." To date, Carlson on Evidence has been cited authoritatively in Georgia's appellate courts in over 75 separate published opinions. Practitioners in Georgia's state and federal courts—and beyond—routinely rely on Carlson on Evidence, as have trial judges across Georgia for over a decade.

When enacting Georgia's current, 2013 Evidence Code, the Georgia General Assembly declared its intention, "to adopt the Federal Rules of Evidence." With this in mind, Carlson on Evidence delivers a user-friendly format allowing attorneys and judges alike easy access to Carlson on Evidence's cutting-edge coverage of Georgia and federal evidence law. Carlson on Evidence therefore provides in a systematic fashion:

  • The Georgia Evidence Rule or Rules themselves. including the text of the statute(s);
  • The Primary authority appliable to the interpretation to the Georgia Rule;
  • Summary of the 2013 Georgia Code changes related to each rule, plus subsequent amendments;
  • Comparison of the Georgia Rule with the corollary Federal Rule of Evidence;
  • Key federal authority covering the subject matter of the Georgia Rule; and
  • Georgia case law interpreting the current Georgia Evidence Rule and associated prior Georgia precedent.

    Carlson on Evidence provides topical coverage of areas covered by the Georgia and Federal Rules of Evidence including:

  • General rules of admissibility and error;
  • Judicial notice;
  • Parol evidence;
  • Relevancy and character;
  • Privileges
  • Witnesses examination and impeachment;
  • Lay and expert opinion;
  • Hearsay;
  • Authentication; and
  • Best Evidence Rule.

    The Carlson on Evidence appendix brings even more, presenting the analogous texts of the Georgia and Federal Rules of Evidence, materials addressing testimonial evidence ("Crawford" and "Bruton") issues, an overview of legal presumptions, as well as a "quick-reference" guide to the legislative heading of Georgia's current Evidence Code.

    Without a doubt, Carlson on Evidence packs a tremendous volume of topflight for use in Georgia state, federal courts by attorneys and judges alike—in trial, on appeal, and in the office.

  • Carlson on Evidence