CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Relevance
......Demonstrative Evidence
.........Diagrams; Maps; Models
............Maps & Models Illustrate Testimony
5 Cards On This Topic:
  • 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.