CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Writings
......Best Evidence Rule [Repealed]
.........Specific Applications
............Photographs
3 Cards On This Topic:
  • Trial court has discretion under best evidence rule whether to require production of inscribed chattels.
  • Photo of artist's sketch of suspect is a duplicate writing and admissible if proper foundation laid.
  • Officer's testimony interpreting photograph does not violate best evidence rule.