453 Evidence (Hankewich)

LAW453 

Evidence

(Hankewich)

Prerequisite courses: 

Prerequisite for: Advocacy (LAW 608) / Advanced Evidence (LAW 675)

Instructor(s): Megan (Howery) Hankewich

Course credit: 3

Method of presentation: Lecture and practical presentations/scenarios/exercises

METHOD OF EVALUATION

Open-book exam worth 80%, virtual/online exercises/scenarios worth 20%

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course covers the law of evidence using both theoretical and practical components. Topics covered will include (time permitting): general principles of admissibility, exclusionary rules, hearsay, confessions, character evidence, similar acts, prior consistent statements, opinion evidence, privilege, prior sexual history, types/methods of evidence, and evaluation of evidence.

SPECIAL COMMENTS

Part of the grade for this course will be based on participation in online discussions and exercises/scenarios – as noted above participation in these activities will impact the mark.

Description updated 2022-23. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.

REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY): 

McWilliams’ Canadian Criminal Evidence, 5th Edition – Available on WestlawNext Canada