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" Successful expert testimony / "
by Max M. Houck, Ph. D., FRSC, Christine Funk, Esq., and Harold A. Feder.
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841096
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Houck, Max M.
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Successful expert testimony /\ by Max M. Houck, Ph. D., FRSC, Christine Funk, Esq., and Harold A. Feder.
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Fifth edition.
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[Place of publication not identified] :: CRC Press,, 2018.
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1 online resource
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1315305690
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: 1315305704
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: 1315305712
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: 9781315305691
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: 9781315305707
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: 9781315305714
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9781138033580
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; Authors; 1. Expert Witnesses: An Overview; Key Terms; Introduction; History of Experts in Trials; Civil and Criminal Cases; The Criminal Justice Process; Discovery and Deposition; Preparation for Trial; At Trial; Conclusion; Review Questions; Discussion Questions; 2. Methods, Testing, and Science; Key Terms; Introduction; Accreditation, Certification, and Standardization; What Is Science?; Formulating a Working Hypothesis; Use of a Standard Protocol; Published Method; Toward Admissibility; Conclusion
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Elements That Enhance Direct ExaminationBe a Teacher; Creating Instructional Materials: A Global Approach; Creating Instructional Materials: A Concrete Approach; Presenting Complex Data; Review Questions; Discussion Questions; 7. The Visual Display of Information; Key terms; Introduction; Visually Displaying Quantitative Information; Data-Ink; Chartjunk; Graphs, Graphics, and Comparisons in Court; Demonstrations: If the Glove Doesn't Fit, You Must Acquit; Conclusion; Review Questions; Discussion Questions; 8. Cross-Examination; Key Terms; Introduction; Cross-Examination: Friend or Foe?
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General Rules Regarding Witness TestimonyRules Regarding Expert Testimony and Opinion Testimony; Federal Rules of Evidence 702 and 703; Rule 702; Rule 703; Review Questions; Discussion Questions; 5. Testimony; Key Terms; Introduction; Your Report; Preparation for Testimony and Communicating with Attorneys; Preparation for Testimony without Communicating; Demeanor, Dress, and Deportment; At Trial; Review Questions; Discussion Questions; 6. Direct Examination of Experts; Key Terms; Introduction; Direct Examination and Strong Narratives; Important Points to Remember; Redirect Examination
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Know the Attorney's GoalsLaying Foundation; Cross-Examination Techniques; Making the Expert Their Witness; Attacking the Expert's Field of Expertise; Attacking the Expert's Qualifications; Attacking the Factual Basis for the Expert's Conclusions; The Use of Hypotheticals; Using a Learned Treatise; An Attack on the Expert's Conclusions; Testing the Entire Field; Reducing Vulnerability to Cross-Examination; Understand What Happens Next; Conclusion; Review Questions; Discussion Questions; 9. Ethics; Key Terms; Introduction; What Is Unethical Conduct?; Examples of Scientist Misconduct
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Review QuestionsDiscussion Questions; 3. The Players; Key Terms; Introduction; The Attorney's Role; The Courts; The Judge's Role; The Jury's Role; Expert's Role; Example of the Role of Scientist; Expert's Role in Court; Thorough Analysis; Ability to Teach; Competence; Believability; Ability to Persuade; Enthusiasm; Conclusion; Review Questions; Discussion Questions; 4. The Legal Context; Key Terms; Introduction; Discovery; The Discovery Components; The Expert and the Discovery Process; Criminal Case; Civil Case; Preparing for Deposition or Trial Testimony; Federal Rules of Evidence
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A major revision of the landmark book on expert testimony Feder's Succeeding as an Expert Witness, Successful Expert Testimony, Fifth Edition highlights the book's value to both attorneys and expert witnesses in promoting effective, impactful courtroom testimony. The book outlines the role of expert testimony in a trial, including explanations of methods, testing, and science, the legal process, and an overview of the roles of each player. Given many high profile cases and increasing incidents of misconduct, this edition focuses heavily on the role of ethics in expert testimony and forensic practice.? The full revised chapter on ethics, covers unethical conduct of forensic witnesses, admissibility of expert testimony, inter-professional relations, abuse of and by experts, and forensic professional codes of ethics. Offering useful career insights and established trial-tested tips, forensic scientist Max M. Houck and attorney Christine Funk update renowned lawyer Harold A. Feder's classic book. Successful Expert Testimony, Fifth Edition serves as an ideal reference for forensic science students entering the work force--in labs and investigative positions--in addition to serving as a crucial resource for more experienced civil, private, and testifying experts in all disciplines. Succeeding as an expert witness requires a basic understanding of who and what experts are and what role they play in rendering their opinions within the courts. The new edition has been fully updated to present key information on the most vital topics, including the deposition, a discussion of false or unsupported testimony, adherence to scientific principles, and direct and cross-examination testimony of expert witnesses.? Each chapter includes key terms, review questions, and thought-provoking discussion questions for further consideration of the topics addressed.
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Evidence, Expert-- United States.
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Witnesses-- United States.
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Evidence, Expert.
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LAW-- Civil Procedure.
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LAW-- Legal Services.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Government-- Judicial Branch.
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Witnesses.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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347.73/67
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KF8961
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Feder, Harold A.
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Funk, Christine
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