CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
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Relevance
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Demonstrative Evidence
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Diagrams; Maps; Models
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No error in excluding defense chart in jury argument where proper LWOP instruction given and defense counsel allowed to argue same principles as illustrated by chart.
Illustrative trial use of poster in opening statement containing excerpts of W's prelim testimony proper where W ultimately testifies consistently.
Map, even though not yet admitted, may be used to aid opening statement.
Model may be properly used by expert to "picturize" testimony already given.
Sketch of accident scene properly admitted to illustrate witness' testimony, even if s/he did not draw it.