A Bridge Too Far? Jun 13, 2008
The photos, which were taken by the state, were the kind of demonstrative evidence that any trial lawyer would envy. The legal term is an admission against interest. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Mario Aguilar | Green Valley NewsRobert Joling Apr 4, 2008
The authors cite reports from L.A. County Coroner Thomas Noguchi, who did the autopsy, and noted criminalist William Harper, as affirmation that the direction of the fatal shots and the distance from Kennedy s head contradict findings presented in the trial from L.A. Crime Lab head man DeWayne Wolfer, about whom the Appellate Court of California stated, We conclude that Wolfer negligently presented false demonstrative evidence in support of his ballistics testimony and We conclude further that... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Prosecutors show computer re-enactment of how Carli died Oct 19, 2007
County Judge Michael Conahan reminded the panel the animation was demonstrative evidence and represented First Assistant District Attorney Jackie Musto Carroll and her team of prosecutors version of what happened Feb. 27, 2006. The re-enactment should not be given the same weight as exhibits or testimony, Conahan advised the jurors. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Camera takes witness stand Feb 16, 2007
"Generally speaking, I think most trial lawyers would say demonstrative evidence is really powerful for jurors," Johnson said. The Wyoming Highway Patrol has had cameras since the late 1980s, and the footage has been shown in many trials, particularly drug and DUI cases. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
