(1989). Cross-examination of the expert witness: Do hostile tactics affect impressions of a simulated jury? Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 7, 275-281.Gibbs,M. S.,Sigal,J.,Adams,B.,Grossman,B.Cross-examination of the expert witness: Do hostile tactics affect impressions of a simulated ...
IntroductionThe Socratic manner is not agame at which two can play.Please answer my question, tothe best of your ability.--Sir Max Beerbohm, Zuleika DobsonBy Joseph A. BarraLawrence FeldmanRobinsonCole LLP and
or advises anattorneyduring a case, with regard to medicine and emergency procedures. This type of witness often has extensive experience in emergency medicine, with greater experience potentially allowing for higher rates as a witness. The exact nature of the responsibilities...
This investigation of expert witness gender used scenarios addressing threats to the expert, sexuality, parenting by the expert, and lying, and in which intrusive and non-intrusive gender cross-examinations were presented to 352 mock jurors. Male and female experts were matched carefully on attractive...
I have focused on the cross-examination process: the questions often asked, the power and control gambits attorneys use, the lines of questions, the nonverbal parrying, and the special limitations of courtroom rules. The basic lessons here are directed at allowing the witness to comply faithfully...
If possible, have a pre-trial conference with the attorney so you know what to expect during the trial. Go over a list of questions you will be asked duringdirect examination, the questioning by the attorney who called you as a witness. You may need to educate the attorney on the topic...
Examined the effects of varying the type of expert testimony, the strength of an expert witness's cross-examination (CE), and gender on 161 undergraduates' (aged 18–47 yrs) perceptions of the expert, the alleged victim, and the defendant in a child sexual abuse (CSA) trial. Ss viewed ...
The book addresses the courtroom experience by illustrating actual cases and experiences in procedure, strategy, cross-examination, and the exposure of personal history. It stresses that the primary role of an expert witness is to clarify and simplify complex technical, scientific, criminal, or ...
Expert Witness 101 (Part 2): Ways to Begin Your Practice Hana ZumoutonJuly 10, 2024 INTRODUCTION Now that you decided to commit to yourexpert witnesspractice, you might be asking yourself a few questions. “What’s the best way to begin?”“How much time and money should I invest? “Wh...
Cross-Examine: Prepare your expert witness for cross-examination and help them understand potential challenges or opposing arguments they may encounter. Collaborate: Maintain open communication with the expert, providing them with all relevant case materials, and encourage discussion to align strategies. ...