Evidence

Course Description

This course, offered as both a first year day elective and an upper division elective, is a study of the problems of proof in civil and criminal trials, including coverage of the important rules of evidence and the impact of the Federal Rules of Evidence. The manner of examining witnesses and presenting evidence is considered, and the effects of such sometimes inconsistent goals as the presentation of all important, relevant information to the trier of fact and the exclusion of evidence on grounds such as unreliability, privilege and undue prejudice are examined. In the four-credit section, offered at the discretion of the Associate Dean, the subject matter is examined more intensively.

For spring offerings, seniors have enrollment priority.

Current and Previous Instructors

Key to Codes in Course Descriptions

P: Prerequisite
C: Prerequisite or Concurrent Requirement
R: Recommended Prior or Concurrent Course

Currently Scheduled Sections

CRN: 93545

Semester Fall '26
Credits 3
Schedule Mon: 5:25-6:20
Wed: 4:20-6:20
Twilight
Instructor Andrew Levy
Limits 3 openings. (Limit 50). Non-senior Preference

CRN: 92323

Semester Fall '26
Credits 3
Schedule Tues: 2:10-3:05
Thurs: 3:15-5:15
Day
Instructor Amanda C. Pustilnik
Limits 0 openings. (Limit 60). Non-senior Preference

CRN: 92657

Semester Fall '26
Credits 3
Schedule Thurs: 6:30-9:35
Evening
Instructor Amanda C. Pustilnik
Limits 24 openings. (Limit 60). Non-senior Preference

CRN: 22881

Semester Spring '27
Credits 3
Schedule Thurs: 6:30-9:35
Evening
Instructor John Sharifi
Limits Enrollment Limit: 50

CRN: 23473

Semester Spring '27
Credits 3
Schedule Tues: 10:25-11:50
Thurs: 10:25-11:50
Day
Instructor David Gray
Limits Enrollment Limit: 50