Wall Forensic Science in Court

The Role of the Expert Witness
Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-0-470-74333-1
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 176 Seiten, E-Book

Forensic Science in Court: The Role of the Expert Witness isa practical handbook aimed at forensic science students, to helpthem prepare as an expert witness when presenting their evidence incourt. Written in a clear, accessible manner, the book guides thestudent through the legal process and shows them how to handleevidence, write reports without ambiguity through to the morepractical aspects of what to do when appearing in court. The bookalso offers advice on what to expect when working with lawyers in acourtroom situation.
An essential text for all students taking forensic sciencecourses who are required to take modules on how to present theirevidence in court. The book is also an invaluable referencefor any scientist requested to give an opinion in a legalcontext.
· Integrates law and science in an easy to understandformat
· Inclusionof case studies throughout
· Includesstraightforward statistics essential for the forensic sciencestudent
· Aninvaluable, practical textbook for anyone appearing as an expertwitness in court
· Unique inits approach aimed at forensic science students in a courtroomenvironment

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wall, Wilson

Wall, Wilson J.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

INTRODUCTION: Forensic science and the justicesystem.
CHAPTER ONE: Where the law comes from: You don't messabout with The People.
CHAPTER TWO: The legal system and how it works.
The legal justification for expertwitnesses.
The structure of civil and criminal courts.
Who sits and the correct form of address.
The unusual: coroners courts, courts martial andhuman rights.
CHAPTER THREE: Rules of evidence as they apply toexpert witnesses.
The expert as advocate.
The expert as arbiter.
Appointment of experts by disputing sides and bythe court.
CHAPTER FOUR: The first point of contact, dealingwith solicitors.
The written report, structure and content.
CHAPTER FIVE: The expert in court.
What makes an expert.
What you will be expected to contribute to the ofthe court.
How to make the most of your appearance incourt.
CHAPTER SIX: Statistics and statisticalinferences.
What traditional statistical methodology can andcannot tell us.
The statistical nature of databases.
Different types of databases: Anonymous andnamed.
CHAPTER SEVEN: Ethical considerations for theforensic scientist.
APPENDIX: Nomenclature for citing lawreports.
GLOSSARY OF COMMONLY USED TERMS AND PHRASES
INDEX