Course Description

This course is designed to be used in connection with the study of Louisiana evidence law using An Anatomy of Louisiana Evidence Law: Code, Commentary, Cases, & Problems as a supplement to the casebook and course. This course follows the casebook giving an additional review of the rules of evidence alongside powerpoint presentations containing the key points from each section. Lectures also includes statutory and jurisprudential updates through 2018. The course also includes a discussion of select problems and practical application exercises from the casebook to reinforce the material. Throughout the course are extensive self-assessment quizzes and examinations to test your knowledge.

The course also features select interactive animated courtroom scenes from the Master Advocates Video Training Modules Series, to demonstrate key concepts such as qualifying and expert witness, laying foundation for the business records exception, and more. This course helps to insure a more thorough and in-depth understanding of Louisiana evidence and helps to insure you receive a foundation on how to apply the rules to actual courtroom scenarios. To obtain a copy of the casebook, visit: www.greyevidence.com


ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

Shenequa Grey

Professor Grey is a former prosecutor with trial experience in a full range of trials including armed robbery, rapes, and second-degree murder. She earned an advanced law degree in trial advocacy from one of the leading advocacy programs in the nation, Temple Beasley School of Law. She has taught advocacy and evidence for more than twelve years and is the author of An Anatomy of Louisiana Evidence Law: Code, Commentary, Cases, and Problems, published by Carolina Academic Press (available at www.greyevidence.com, and the electronic interactive supplement available at www.casebookadvantage.com).

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Anatomy of Louisiana Evidence Law Casebook Advantage

  • 2

    Evidence Articles

    • Article: The Importance of Evidence in Advocacy: A Judges Perspective​

    • Article: Thirty-Nine Distinctions Between the Louisiana Code of Evidence and the Federal Rules of Evidence
  • 3

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE AND THE ADVERSARIAL TRIAL

  • 4

    CHAPTER 2: RULINGS ON EVIDENCE & PRESERVING ISSUES FOR APPEAL

    • Chapter 2 Outline

    • §2.1 Lecture: Preliminary Questions

    • Self Assessment: Preliminary Questions

    • §2.2 Lecture: Rulings on Evidence and Preserving Issues for Appeal

    • Self Assessment: Rulings and Preserving Issues for Appeal

    • Essay Question
  • 5

    CHAPTER 3: RELEVANCE

  • 6

    CHAPTER 4: WITNESSES & TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE

    • Chapter 4 Outline

    • §4.1 Lecture: Competency

    • Self-Assessment: Competency

    • §4.2 Lecture: Personal Knowledge Requirement

    • Self-Assessment: Personal Knowledge Requirement

    • §4.3 Lecture: Oath or Affirmation

    • §4.4 Lecture: Disqualification of Judge/Juror as Witness

    • §4.5 Lecture: Examination of Witnesses

    • Chart: Overview of Examination of Witnesses

    • Self-Assessment: Examination of Witnesses

    • §4.6 Lecture: Calling and Questioning Witnesses by Court

    • §4.7 Lecture: Rule of Sequestration

    • Self-Assessment: Rule of Sequestration

    • §4.8 Lecture: Lay Witness Opinions

    • Self-Assessment: Lay Witness Opinions
  • 7

    INTERIM EXAMINATION I

    • INTERIM ASSIGNMENT 1: CHAPTERS 1-4
  • 8

    CHAPTER 5 PART A: HEARSAY DEFINED AN NON-HEARSAY

    • Chapter 5 Outline

    • Introduction to Hearsay Trial Clip

    • Lecture Part A1: Defining Hearsay

    • Self-Assessment A1: Defining Hearsay

    • Lecture Part A2: Non-Hearsay

    • Self-Assessment A2: Non-Hearsay
  • 9

    CHAPTER 5 PART B: EXCEPTIONS THAT APPLY WHEN THE AVAILABILITY OF DECLARANT IMMATERIAL

    • Lecture: Part B1 (Availability of Declarant Immaterial)

    • Self-Assessment B1: Hearsay Exceptions (Availability of Declarant Immaterial)

    • Lecture: Part B2 (Availability of Declarant Immaterial)

    • Self-Assessment B2: Hearsay Exceptions (Availability of Declarant Immaterial)

    • Instructional Video: Refreshing Recollection/Recollection Recorded

    • Lecture Part B3: Availability of Declarant Immaterial

    • Self-Assessment B3: Hearsay Exceptions (Availability of Declarant Immaterial)

    • Lecture Part B4: Availability of Declarant Immaterial

    • Self-Assessment B4: Hearsay Exceptions (Availability of Declarant Immaterial)
  • 10

    INTERIM EXAMINATION II

    • INTERIM EXAM II
  • 11

    CHAPTER 5 PART C: EXCEPTIONS THAT APPLY WHEN DECLARANT UNAVAILABLE

    • Lecture Part C1: Declarant Unavailable

    • Self-Assessment C1(Declarant Unavailable)

    • Lecture Part C2: Declarant Unavailable

    • Self-Assessment C2 (Declarant Unavailable)

    • Lecture Part C3: Declarant Unavailable

    • Self-Assessment C3 (Declarant Unavailable)
  • 12

    CHAPTER 5 PART D: STATUTORY NON-HEARSAY

    • Lecture Part D1: Statutory Non-Hearsay

    • Self-Assessment D1(Statutory Non-Hearsay)

    • Lecture Part D2: Statutory Non-Hearsay

    • Self-Assessment D2 (Statutory Non-Hearsay)
  • 13

    CHAPTER 5 PART E: HEARSAY VIS-A-VIS THE 6TH AMENDMENT CONFRONTATION CLAUSE

    • Lecture Part E: 6th Amendment Confrontation Clause

    • Self-Assessment E (6th Amendment Confrontation Clause)
  • 14

    INTERIM EXAMINATION III

    • INTERIM EXAM III
  • 15

    CHAPTER 6: CHARACTER, OTHER CRIMES, CREDIBILIITY

    • Chapter 6 Outline

    • §6.1 - §6.3 Lecture: Character Generally and Character of the Accused

    • Self-Assessment: Character Generally and Character of Accused

    • §6.4 Lecture: Character as an Essential Element

    • Self-Assessment: Character as an Essential Element

    • §6.5 Lecture: Habit/Routine Practice

    • Self-Assessment: Habit/Routine Practice

    • §6.6 Lecture: Nonconformity

    • Nonconformity II: Discussion of State v. Taylor

    • Self-Assessment: Nonconformity

    • §6.7 Lecture: Convictions for Credibility

    • Self-Assessment: Convictions for Credibility

    • §6.8 Lecture: Character of the Victim

    • Self-Assessment: Character of the Victim

    • §6.9 Lecture: Character of Sexual Assault Victim

    • Self-Assessment: Character in Sexual Assault Cases

    • §6.10 - §6.11 Lecture: Character for Truthfulness/Other Credibility

    • Self-Assessment: Character for Truthfulness/Other Credibility

    • Instructional Video: Impeachment with Prior Consistent Statement
  • 16

    INTERIM EXAMINATION IV: [Covering Chapter 6: Character, Other Crimes, Wrongs, Bad Acts, Credibility]

    • Character of the Accused [La. C.E. Art. 404(A)(1)]

    • Character of the Witness for Truthfulness [La. C.E. Art. 404(A)(3)]

    • Character Essential Element [La. C.E. Art. 405(B)]

    • Habit/Routine Practice [La. C.E. Art. 406]

    • Non-Conformity [La. C.E. Art. 404(B)]

    • Convictions for Credibility [La. C.E. Art. 609/609.1]

    • Sex Assault Victim [La. C.E. Art. 412, 412.1, 412.2]

    • Character of the Victim [La. C.E. Art. 404(A)(2)]

    • Rap Sheet Questions

    • Questions or Comments About Multiple Choice Questions or Options
  • 17

    CHAPTER 7: EXPERT WITNESSES AND SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE

    • Chapter 7 Outline

    • §7.1 to §7.3 Lecture: Experts Generally and Qualifying Experts

    • Self-Assessment: Qualifying Expert Witnesses

    • Instructional Video: Qualifying an Expert Witness

    • §7.4 Lecture: Scope & Basis of Expert Opinions

    • Self Assessment: Scope and Basis of Expert Opinion

    • §7.5 Lecture: Scientific Methodology

    • Daubert - The Gatekeepter Podcast
  • 18

    CHAPTER 8: PRIVILEGES

    • Chapter 8 Outline

    • §8.1 to §8.3 Lecture: Privileges Generally and Spousal Privileges

    • Self-Assessment: Spousal Privileges

    • §8.4 Lecture: Attorney/Client Privilege

    • Self-Assessment: Attorney-Client Privilege

    • §8.5 Lecture: Other Privileges
  • 19

    CHAPTER 9: SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES

    • Chapter 9 Outline

    • §9.1 Lecture: Subsequent Remedial Measures

    • Self-Assessment: Subsequent Remedial Measures

    • §9.2 Lecture: Compromise and Offers to Pay Medical Expenses

    • Self-Assessment: Compromise and Offers to Pay Medical Expenses

    • §9.3 Lecture: Plea Negotiations and Other Policy Issues

    • Self-Assessment: Plea Negotiations
  • 20

    CHAPTER 10: AUTHENTICATION AND IDENTIFICATION, AND THE REQUIREMENT OF THE ORIGINAL

    • Chapter 10 Outline

    • §10.1 to 10.2 Lecture: Authentication and Identification

    • §10.3 Lecture: Requirement of the Original

    • Self-Assessment: Authentication and Requirement of the Original
  • 21

    CHAPTER 11: OTHER WAYS OF PROVING FACTS: JUDICIAL NOTICE, PRESUMPTIONS AND BURDENS OF PROOF

    • Chapter 11 Outline

    • §11.1 Lecture: Judicial Notice

    • Self-Assessment: Judicial Notice
  • 22

    INTERIM EXAMINATION V [Ch.7-Ch. 11]

    • Expert Witnesses, Privileges, Authentication, Identification, Judicial Notice, Best Evidence Rule