Preparing and Presenting Expert Testimony
1st Edition
Published on 29. June 2000
Book
Hardback
25 pages
978-0-7619-2218-6 (ISBN)
Description
This tape provides an instructive program that helps prepare the listener to become an expert witness and present testimony in cases involving sexual and physical assault of children, assault against women and homicide. It will be useful to any professional called upon for expert testimony.
Reviews / Votes
"This audiotape is done in a comfortable, easy to listen to styel. Paul Stern's tips, comments and thoughts are enlightening, helpful, and calming. Anyone expecting to be called to testify in court as an expert witness would benefit from this wonderful educational tape. Additionally, I would strongly encourage lawyers who are calling someone as an expert witness to listen to this audiotape so they can be properly prepared to present the expert witness in the best possible manner." -- Lynn M. CopenMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
57 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7619-2218-6 (9780761922186)
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Content
PART ONE: THE NEED FOR EXPERT TESTIMONY
To Educate the Jury and the Judge
To Establish Facts
To Interpret Facts
To Offer Opinions
To Dispel Myths
PART TWO: WHO ARE THE EXPERTS?
Standards of Admissibility
Presenting Qualifications
PART THREE: PRESENTING EXPERT TESTIMONY
Perceived Credibility
The Need for Preparation
Speaking Clearly and in Words We All Understand
Visual Aids
Looks Count
Be Honest and Be Professional
PART FOUR: DEALING WITH CROSS-EXAMINATION
Relax... Everyone Else is More Scared Than You Are
Be Complete - Take Control
Dealing with Literature
Deal with Questions in Court the Way You Would in the Real World
Be Honest and Be Professional
To Educate the Jury and the Judge
To Establish Facts
To Interpret Facts
To Offer Opinions
To Dispel Myths
PART TWO: WHO ARE THE EXPERTS?
Standards of Admissibility
Presenting Qualifications
PART THREE: PRESENTING EXPERT TESTIMONY
Perceived Credibility
The Need for Preparation
Speaking Clearly and in Words We All Understand
Visual Aids
Looks Count
Be Honest and Be Professional
PART FOUR: DEALING WITH CROSS-EXAMINATION
Relax... Everyone Else is More Scared Than You Are
Be Complete - Take Control
Dealing with Literature
Deal with Questions in Court the Way You Would in the Real World
Be Honest and Be Professional