The Busy Defender's Federal Rules of Evidence Update [NACDL Engage & Exchange]

Important amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence came into effect on December 1, 2023: Amendments to Rule 106 (rule of completeness), 605 (exclusion of witnesses) and 702 (testimony by experts). These amendments will bring significant opportunities and challenges for defense lawyers. 

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This presentation will discuss how to avoid the challenges and how to capitalize on the opportunities presented by these amendments. We will also discuss amendments that are scheduled to become effective in 2024 as well as important evidence related cases pending before the United States Supreme Court.

Presented by Rene Valladares, Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada and Adjunct Professor at UNLV School of Law

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