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"The" Rule: Modernizing The Potent, But Overlooked, Rule Of Witness Sequestration, Daniel J. Capra, Liesa L. Richter Oct 2021

"The" Rule: Modernizing The Potent, But Overlooked, Rule Of Witness Sequestration, Daniel J. Capra, Liesa L. Richter

William & Mary Law Review

Starting with its illustration in the Apocrypha and continuing into the modern day both in courtrooms and in ubiquitous criminal procedurals, one evidence rule has proven so powerful that it has become known as “THE” Rule of Evidence. The rule of witness sequestration demands that multiple witnesses to the same events be examined separately from one another to prevent them from, consciously or subconsciously, tailoring their testimony to ensure that it remains consistent. Witness sequestration is conceptually simplistic and famously mighty. Yet, this bedrock protection against inaccurate trial testimony is imperiled by conflicting interpretations of Federal Rule of Evidence 615, …


Confrontation As A Rule Of Production, Pamela R. Metzger Jun 2016

Confrontation As A Rule Of Production, Pamela R. Metzger

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

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The Legality And Practicality Of Remote Witness Testimony, Fredric Lederer Sep 2009

The Legality And Practicality Of Remote Witness Testimony, Fredric Lederer

Popular Media

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Problems In Domestic Violence: Should Victims Be Forced To Participate In The Prosecution Of Their Abusers?, Thomas L. Kirsch Ii Feb 2001

Problems In Domestic Violence: Should Victims Be Forced To Participate In The Prosecution Of Their Abusers?, Thomas L. Kirsch Ii

William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice

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Bouncing "Checkbook Journalism": A Balance Between The First And Sixth Amendments In High-Profile Criminal Cases, James R. Cady Feb 1995

Bouncing "Checkbook Journalism": A Balance Between The First And Sixth Amendments In High-Profile Criminal Cases, James R. Cady

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

Legislation recently enacted in California attempts to preserve further the right of the accused to a fair trial and the integrity of judicial proceedings by allowing criminal prosecution of jurors and witnesses who would enter agreements for or accept payment, benefit, or other consideration in exchange for information pertaining to criminal trials. This note analyzes the constitutionality of this legislation through an evaluation and a balancing of the rights and interests of the accused, the jurors, the witnesses, the press, and the public implicated in criminal trials. Despite supporting compelling governmental interests, certain portions of the statutes are too broad, …


Introduction: Taking The Stand, Barbara A. Babcock Oct 1993

Introduction: Taking The Stand, Barbara A. Babcock

William & Mary Law Review

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Book Review Of National Directory Of Legal Services, James S. Heller Jan 1990

Book Review Of National Directory Of Legal Services, James S. Heller

Library Staff Publications

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Discovery Of Witness Identity Under Preliminary Proposed Federal Criminal Rule 16, Robert R. Kaplan Mar 1971

Discovery Of Witness Identity Under Preliminary Proposed Federal Criminal Rule 16, Robert R. Kaplan

William & Mary Law Review

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The Effect In Virginia Of Conviction Of Crime On Competency And Credibility Of Witnesses, Dudley Warner Woodbridge Feb 1937

The Effect In Virginia Of Conviction Of Crime On Competency And Credibility Of Witnesses, Dudley Warner Woodbridge

Faculty Publications

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