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Expert Witness

The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance

by Ann Wolbert Burgess ...

From the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess’ personal experiences within the criminal justice system.Written through Burgess’ singular lens of compassion and ... Read more

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From the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess’ personal experiences within the criminal justice system.Written through Burgess’ singular lens of compassion and
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The Expert Expert

The Path to Prosperity and Prominence as an Expert Witness

by Douglas L. Field ...

Experts occupy a unique position in the litigation process. The law and the courts give them automatic authority and credibility at the outset. But the greatest challenge for experts as they navigate the court process is to preserve that high level of credibility going forward. In The Expert Expert, author Douglas L. Field presents detailed information to help an expert professional become an ... Read more

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Experts occupy a unique position in the litigation process. The law and the courts give them automatic authority and credibility at the outset. But the greatest challenge for experts as they navigate the court process is to preserve that high level of credibility going forward. In The Expert Expert, author Douglas L. Field presents detailed information to help an expert professional become an
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Inside the Robe, A Judge's Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America

by katherine mader ...

COURTHOUSE CONFIDENTIALTo most people, judges are mysterious creatures. As Anthony Bourdain invited readers to follow him behind the scenes of the restaurant business in his bestseller, Kitchen Confidential, and Caitlin Doughty's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes was a revealing peak into the mysteries of what happens after death inside a mortuary, Inside the Robe shines a bright spotlight into the hidden ... Read more

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COURTHOUSE CONFIDENTIALTo most people, judges are mysterious creatures. As Anthony Bourdain invited readers to follow him behind the scenes of the restaurant business in his bestseller, Kitchen Confidential, and Caitlin Doughty's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes was a revealing peak into the mysteries of what happens after death inside a mortuary, Inside the Robe shines a bright spotlight into the hidden
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At the Devil's Table

The Untold Story of the Insider Who Brought Down the Cali Cartel

by William C. Rempel ...

In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells the harrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, an ordinary man facing an extraordinary dilemma—a man forced to risk everything to escape the powerful and treacherous Cali crime syndicate.Colombia in the 1990s is a country in chaos, as a weak government battles ... Read more

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In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells the harrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, an ordinary man facing an extraordinary dilemma—a man forced to risk everything to escape the powerful and treacherous Cali crime syndicate.Colombia in the 1990s is a country in chaos, as a weak government battles
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Witsec

Inside the Federal Witness Protection Program

by Pete Earley ...

The “fascinating” (The Washington Post) true story behind the foundation of the Federal Witness Protection Program and the mob informants, killers, white-collar con men, and ordinary people caught up in a life-and-death game of deception in the name of justice“By turns hilarious and horrifying . . . a lively and unusual glimpse inside an operation obsessed with secrecy.”—Milwaukee Journal ... Read more

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The “fascinating” (The Washington Post) true story behind the foundation of the Federal Witness Protection Program and the mob informants, killers, white-collar con men, and ordinary people caught up in a life-and-death game of deception in the name of justice“By turns hilarious and horrifying . . . a lively and unusual glimpse inside an operation obsessed with secrecy.”—Milwaukee Journal
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Greentown

Murder and Mystery in Greenwich, America's Wealthiest Community

by Timothy Dumas ...

The first edition of Greentown helped reopen one of America’s most shameful unsolved murder cases, the savage slaying of fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley in an exclusive enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut, the night before Halloween 1975. Soon after Martha’s body was discovered, attention focused on members of the Skakel family, who lived across the street from the Moxleys. Ethel Skakel and Robert ... Read more

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The first edition of Greentown helped reopen one of America’s most shameful unsolved murder cases, the savage slaying of fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley in an exclusive enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut, the night before Halloween 1975. Soon after Martha’s body was discovered, attention focused on members of the Skakel family, who lived across the street from the Moxleys. Ethel Skakel and Robert
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Convicting the Innocent

Where Criminal Prosecutions Go Wrong

by Brandon Garrett ...

This probing analysis of three of Giotto’s major works and the patrons who commissioned them goes beyond the clichés of Giotto as the founding figure of western painting. It traces the interactions between Franciscan friars and powerful bankers and illuminates the complex interactions between mercantile wealth and the iconography of poverty. ... Read more

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This probing analysis of three of Giotto’s major works and the patrons who commissioned them goes beyond the clichés of Giotto as the founding figure of western painting. It traces the interactions between Franciscan friars and powerful bankers and illuminates the complex interactions between mercantile wealth and the iconography of poverty.
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Framed

Why Michael Skakel Spent Over a Decade in Prison for a Murder He Didn't Commit

by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ...

The New York Times bestseller – now in paperback, with a new afterword“A must-read for those who care about justice and integrity in our public institutions.” —Alan M. Dershowitz, Esq.The Definitive Story of One of the Most Infamous Murders of the Twentieth Century and the Heartbreaking Miscarriage of Justice That FollowedOn Halloween, 1975, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley’s body was found brutally ... Read more

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The New York Times bestseller – now in paperback, with a new afterword“A must-read for those who care about justice and integrity in our public institutions.” —Alan M. Dershowitz, Esq.The Definitive Story of One of the Most Infamous Murders of the Twentieth Century and the Heartbreaking Miscarriage of Justice That FollowedOn Halloween, 1975, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley’s body was found brutally
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Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony

by IMS ExpertServices ...

Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony is the first in a series and presents strategies on how to conduct your expert witness business with an eye toward the rules on admissibility of expert testimony throughout the litigation process. This expert witness resource has broad application for all experts – regardless of discipline. It sheds light on how to avoid admissibility challenges and ... Read more

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Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony is the first in a series and presents strategies on how to conduct your expert witness business with an eye toward the rules on admissibility of expert testimony throughout the litigation process. This expert witness resource has broad application for all experts – regardless of discipline. It sheds light on how to avoid admissibility challenges and
... Read more
Tainted Witness

Why We Doubt What Women Say About Their Lives

by Leigh Gilmore ...

Series series Gender and Culture Series
In 1991, Anita Hill's testimony during Clarence Thomas's Senate confirmation hearing brought the problem of sexual harassment to a public audience. Although widely believed by women, Hill was defamed by conservatives and Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court. The tainting of Hill and her testimony is part of a larger social history in which women find themselves caught up in a system that ... Read more

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In 1991, Anita Hill's testimony during Clarence Thomas's Senate confirmation hearing brought the problem of sexual harassment to a public audience. Although widely believed by women, Hill was defamed by conservatives and Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court. The tainting of Hill and her testimony is part of a larger social history in which women find themselves caught up in a system that
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SURVIVING THE WITNESS BOX

expert opinion in court

by Phil Watts ...

How well you survive the court experience will be determined not only by your performance in the witness box, but also upon the quality of your report and the way in which you deal with the briefing lawyer. "Surviving the Witness Box" demonstrates that these skills, and many others, can be learned, particularly once you understand the rules of the legal "game". "Surviving the Witness Box" is a ... Read more

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How well you survive the court experience will be determined not only by your performance in the witness box, but also upon the quality of your report and the way in which you deal with the briefing lawyer. "Surviving the Witness Box" demonstrates that these skills, and many others, can be learned, particularly once you understand the rules of the legal "game". "Surviving the Witness Box" is a
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MacCarthy on Cross-Examination

by Terence F. MacCarthy ...

Learn how to look good on cross, even when the witness is not cooperating. Terence MacCarthy is synonymous with effective cross-examination. For 40 years he has been the head of the Federal Defender's Office in Chicago, and is among the top CLE instructors in the nation owing to his lectures on cross-examination technique. And now, Terence MacCarthy has literally written the book on cross ... Read more

$93.99 USD

Learn how to look good on cross, even when the witness is not cooperating. Terence MacCarthy is synonymous with effective cross-examination. For 40 years he has been the head of the Federal Defender's Office in Chicago, and is among the top CLE instructors in the nation owing to his lectures on cross-examination technique. And now, Terence MacCarthy has literally written the book on cross
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The Education of a Lawyer

Essential Skills and Practical Advice for Building a Successful Career

by Gary Muldoon ...

The Education of a Lawyer is a delightful read that provides invaluable advice about the practice of law. Written for aspiring and young attorneys, the book is a font of wisdom on a range of topics: legal writing, speaking, handling clients, staying current on the law, and managing all the relationships typically encountered by lawyers.Derived from the author’s decades of experience as a lawyer ... Read more

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The Education of a Lawyer is a delightful read that provides invaluable advice about the practice of law. Written for aspiring and young attorneys, the book is a font of wisdom on a range of topics: legal writing, speaking, handling clients, staying current on the law, and managing all the relationships typically encountered by lawyers.Derived from the author’s decades of experience as a lawyer
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La giusta parte. Testimoni e storie dell'antimafia

by AA. VV. ...

Mantenere la schiena dritta, costi quel che costi: non un atto di coraggio, ma un atto d’amore verso la propria dignità e verso la comunità di cui si è parte.Una scelta di libertà e responsabilità che accomuna donne e uomini che non si sono piegati, che non hanno rinunciato al proprio ideale di giustizia, ciascuno nel proprio ambito quotidiano. Magistrati, giornalisti, sindaci, commercianti, ... Read more

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Mantenere la schiena dritta, costi quel che costi: non un atto di coraggio, ma un atto d’amore verso la propria dignità e verso la comunità di cui si è parte.Una scelta di libertà e responsabilità che accomuna donne e uomini che non si sono piegati, che non hanno rinunciato al proprio ideale di giustizia, ciascuno nel proprio ambito quotidiano. Magistrati, giornalisti, sindaci, commercianti,
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Preparing Witnesses

A Practical Guide for Lawyers and Their Clients, 5th Edition

by Daniel Small ...

This updated edition is designed to help lawyers prepare clients for the very formal and unnatural "question-and-answer" environment. Written by ABA bestselling author and seasoned litigator Dan Small, this easy-to-read guide provides a systematic witness preparation process and offers strategies and “Ten Rules” to help make witnesses comfortable and effective in a wide range of witness scenarios. ... Read more

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This updated edition is designed to help lawyers prepare clients for the very formal and unnatural "question-and-answer" environment. Written by ABA bestselling author and seasoned litigator Dan Small, this easy-to-read guide provides a systematic witness preparation process and offers strategies and “Ten Rules” to help make witnesses comfortable and effective in a wide range of witness scenarios.
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La falsa giustizia

La genesi degli errori giudiziari e come prevenirli

by Luciano Garofano, Maria Gaia Pensieri, Baldassare Lauria ...

Series series iSaggi
I casi giudiziari, in particolare gli omicidi, hanno sempre suscitato grande interesse nell’opinione pubblica. Negli ultimi anni, tuttavia, il dibattito e il confronto tra “innocentisti” e “colpevolisti” ha registrato un notevole incremento, grazie anche ai media che hanno portato il processo nelle nostre case, denunciando indagini non sempre perfette e sentenze spesso discutibili che hanno ... Read more

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I casi giudiziari, in particolare gli omicidi, hanno sempre suscitato grande interesse nell’opinione pubblica. Negli ultimi anni, tuttavia, il dibattito e il confronto tra “innocentisti” e “colpevolisti” ha registrato un notevole incremento, grazie anche ai media che hanno portato il processo nelle nostre case, denunciando indagini non sempre perfette e sentenze spesso discutibili che hanno
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Quello che non hai sentito

18 voci dal carcere

by Marco Erba ...

Series series Smeraldi
"Ho voluto dar voce alle persone che ho incontrato. Perché le loro voci, le loro storie, non le ascolta nessuno. Diciotto voci. Diciotto storie, diciotto volti. Diciotto possibilità." (Marco Erba) "Non è stato un cambiamento rapido: la consapevolezza non arriva di punto in bianco. Si cambia un pezzettino ogni giorno, solo se trovi il posto giusto e le persone giuste." (Maurizio) "Lascio poco ... Read more

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"Ho voluto dar voce alle persone che ho incontrato. Perché le loro voci, le loro storie, non le ascolta nessuno. Diciotto voci. Diciotto storie, diciotto volti. Diciotto possibilità." (Marco Erba) "Non è stato un cambiamento rapido: la consapevolezza non arriva di punto in bianco. Si cambia un pezzettino ogni giorno, solo se trovi il posto giusto e le persone giuste." (Maurizio) "Lascio poco
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Images with Impact

Design and Use of Winning Trial Visuals

by Kerri L. Ruttenberg ...

Many studies have been conducted over the years on the importance of visual perception and visual communication. The consistent takeaway is that using visuals makes a difference in how humans communicate. And then there’s the jury setting itself—it is like no other. And that matters, too. Appreciating how jury trials are fundamentally different from other communication settings is critical to the ... Read more

$93.99 USD

Many studies have been conducted over the years on the importance of visual perception and visual communication. The consistent takeaway is that using visuals makes a difference in how humans communicate. And then there’s the jury setting itself—it is like no other. And that matters, too. Appreciating how jury trials are fundamentally different from other communication settings is critical to the
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Science, Pseudo-science, Non-sense, and Critical Thinking

Why the Differences Matter

by Gershon Ben-Shakhar, Marianna Barr ...

Science, Pseudo-science, Non-sense, and Critical Thinking shines an unforgiving light on popular and lucrative ‘miraculous’ practices that promise to offer answers during times of trouble. Throughout the book, the authors unfold the fallacies underlying these practices, as well as consumers’ need and desire to believe in them.Adopting a scientific approach, the book critically evaluates research ... Read more

$40.99 USD

Science, Pseudo-science, Non-sense, and Critical Thinking shines an unforgiving light on popular and lucrative ‘miraculous’ practices that promise to offer answers during times of trouble. Throughout the book, the authors unfold the fallacies underlying these practices, as well as consumers’ need and desire to believe in them.Adopting a scientific approach, the book critically evaluates research
... Read more
COMMIS d'OFFICE

Chroniques de garde à vue

by Thierry Chevillard ...

Pour la première fois un avocat au barreau de Paris livre son expérience dans l'assistance des personnes placées en garde à vue, un moment critique qui place l'individu en situation de privation de liberté alors qu'il n'est pas encore jugé. La tension nerveuse de ces situations est extrême, et le stress des mis en cause, parfois même des enquêteurs dans certaines circonstances, est palpable. C’est ... Read more

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Pour la première fois un avocat au barreau de Paris livre son expérience dans l'assistance des personnes placées en garde à vue, un moment critique qui place l'individu en situation de privation de liberté alors qu'il n'est pas encore jugé. La tension nerveuse de ces situations est extrême, et le stress des mis en cause, parfois même des enquêteurs dans certaines circonstances, est palpable. C’est
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KIF

by Bob J. Zehmer ...

Routes bribery fight against crime mafia-style organizations connections with hard drugs money laundering and even more disquieting world scenarios A trip among the illicit traffics and the main characters in an ongoing foul play. You will unlikely find such impressive information about hashish drug-trafficking economic backstage and interviews with traffickers and police officers all rallied in ... Read more

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Routes bribery fight against crime mafia-style organizations connections with hard drugs money laundering and even more disquieting world scenarios A trip among the illicit traffics and the main characters in an ongoing foul play. You will unlikely find such impressive information about hashish drug-trafficking economic backstage and interviews with traffickers and police officers all rallied in
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Alegato Juicio Esma III

30, 31 de marzo y 4 de abril de 2016. Querella: Justicia ya!

by Colectivo Justicia Ya! ...

Series series Colección de Estudios sobre Genocidio
A partir de la reapertura de los juicios en 2005 se han desarrollado procesos judiciales contra los responsables del genocidio en todas las provincias donde existen denuncias. Se juzgaron los crímenes cometidos por más de mil represores en más de 700 lugares de detención y muchos otros quedan aún en etapa de investigación, esperando la apertura de nuevos procesos. Los juicios han permitido abrir ... Read more

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A partir de la reapertura de los juicios en 2005 se han desarrollado procesos judiciales contra los responsables del genocidio en todas las provincias donde existen denuncias. Se juzgaron los crímenes cometidos por más de mil represores en más de 700 lugares de detención y muchos otros quedan aún en etapa de investigación, esperando la apertura de nuevos procesos. Los juicios han permitido abrir
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Cross-Examination on Trial

Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials

by Jonathan Doak, John Jackson, Debbie Cooper, Candida Saunders, David Wright ...

Amid growing public concern about the negative effect cross-examination has on vulnerable witnesses, this book examines the effect of recent reforms to the practice across the different jurisdictions of the UK and Ireland.Drawing on observations and transcripts of trials and interviews with judges, advocates and intermediaries, the book provides an evaluation of cross-examination in trials ... Read more

$43.99 USD

Amid growing public concern about the negative effect cross-examination has on vulnerable witnesses, this book examines the effect of recent reforms to the practice across the different jurisdictions of the UK and Ireland.Drawing on observations and transcripts of trials and interviews with judges, advocates and intermediaries, the book provides an evaluation of cross-examination in trials
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Cold Fury

by David J Cooper ...

The summer of 1960s Staffordshire should have been remembered for carefree days and quiet village life.Instead, it became a time of fear.When children begin to disappear, a wave of anxiety sweeps across the communities surrounding Cannock Chase. Rumours spread from street to street. Parents keep a closer watch on their children. Neighbours become suspicious of strangers. With each new development, ... Read more

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The summer of 1960s Staffordshire should have been remembered for carefree days and quiet village life.Instead, it became a time of fear.When children begin to disappear, a wave of anxiety sweeps across the communities surrounding Cannock Chase. Rumours spread from street to street. Parents keep a closer watch on their children. Neighbours become suspicious of strangers. With each new development,
... Read more

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