Forensic science in court
Subtitle: the role of the expert witness
By: Wilson Wall.
Publisher: J. Wiley
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Hoboken, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780470985762; 9780470985779
Subjects: Evidence, Expert; Forensic sciences
Description: This is a practical handbook aimed at forensic science students to help them prepare as an expert witness when presenting their evidence in court. The book is written in a clear, accessible manner and shows students how to handle evidence, write reports without ambiguity and much more.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Where the law comes from : you don't mess about with The People; title: The legal system and how it works; title: Rules of evidence as they apply to expert witnesses; title: The first point of contact, dealing with solicitors; title: The expert in court; title: Statistics and statistical inferences; title: Ethical considerations for the forensic scientist.