Preparing and Presenting Expert Testimony in Child Abuse Litigation: A Guide for Expert Witnesses and Attorneys / Edition 1

by Paul Stern

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761900122
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	01/16/1997
Series:	Interpersonal Violence: The Practice Series , #18
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.63(d)

Table of Contents

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