Preparing and Presenting Expert Testimony in Child Abuse Litigation: A Guide for Expert Witnesses and Attorneys - Brossura

Stern, Paul

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0761900128 ISBN 13: 9780761900122

Casa editrice: SAGE Publications, Inc, 1997

Riassunto

The testimony of expert witnesses to inform courtroom decisions is critical if intelligent and just verdicts are to be reached. Few judges, jurors or lay witnesses possess the necessary knowledge to adequately understand the complexities of human behaviour as they relate to acts of interpersonal violence. While lay witnesses can testify to actual incidents or observations, it is the expert witness who can provide forensic significance to such evidence.

This volume clearly defines the need for and role of expert witnesses in litigation. The author demystifies the process, and provides practical guidance on preparing and presenting expert testimony. In so doing, he will assist courts to more accurately assess and weigh eviden

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Contenuti

The Need for Expert Testimony
Who Are the Experts?
The Preparation of Expert Witness Testimony
Presenting Expert Testimony in Court
Dealing with Cross-Examination
Medical and Mental Health Professionals as Experts in Legal Cases - Benjamin E Saunders
Cross-Examining the Irresponsible Expert Witness

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0761900128
• ISBN 13: 9780761900122
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 204
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile