People of the State of California v. Phillip Spector: Case File, written by Ann Murphy who is a law professor with extensive trial practice experience, is an effective, short, skills-based book, meant to be used as a companion text in any evidence or trial advocacy class. Based on a high-interest, "celebrity" case, it is bound to capture student interest and engage students in the classroom while it illustrates the Federal Rules of Evidence.

This exciting case file features:



A consistent fact pattern that works through the Rules of Evidence and illustrates how the Rules work in the courtroom and the impact they have on the trial process
Numerous exhibits that enliven the text
Well-crafted questions that illuminate key points
Appendices that provide helpful reference material



How to Approach Evidence
Confrontation Clause--Post Crawford
Character Evidence Chart
Hearsay Helper
Spousal Privileges

Resource-rich companion website offers:



Detailed teaching materials
PowerPoint slides that provide additional exhibits
Answers to all the questions
Background material on the pieces of evidence
"Scripts" for four witnesses so that students can try their hands at direct examination and cross examination