Criminal Evidence

Classification of evidence. Documentary evidence. Burden and standard of proof. Proof where evidence not necessary. Evidence of disposition: similiar facts, character. Evidence of opinion. Hearsay: the rule and common law exceptions, confessions, statutory exception connected with documents. Discretion to exclude evidence. Privilege and public interest. Functions of judge, jury and justices. Identification. Competence and compellability of witnesses. Disclosure and calling of evidence. Examination of witnesses. Corroboration and suspect evidence. Appendices.