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Manual on Recurring Problems in Criminal Trials, Second Edition [Superseded]

Donald S. Voorhees
January 1, 1985

A collection of decisions on procedural problems arising in criminal trials, from material originally presented at Center seminars for newly appointed district judges. Areas covered include jury-related problems, co-conspirator statements, recalcitrant witnesses, the Fifth Amendment, reception of expert testimony, and mistrial.

Superseded by Manual on Recurring Problems in Criminal Trials, Third Edition (1990).