{"product_id":"forensic-science-in-court-isbn-9780470985779","title":"Forensic Science in Court","description":"\u003ci\u003eForensic Science in Court: The Role of the Expert Witness\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical handbook aimed at forensic science students, to help them prepare as an expert witness when presenting their evidence in court. Written in a clear, accessible manner, the book guides the student through the legal process and shows them how to handle evidence, write reports without ambiguity through to the more practical aspects of what to do when appearing in court. The book also offers advice on what to expect when working with lawyers in a courtroom situation. \u003cp\u003eAn essential text for all students taking forensic science courses who are required to take modules on how to present their evidence in court. The book is also an invaluable reference for any scientist requested to give an opinion in a legal context.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates law and science in an easy to understand format\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInclusion of case studies throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes straightforward statistics essential for the forensic science student\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn invaluable, practical textbook for anyone appearing as an expert witness in court\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique in its approach aimed at forensic science students in a courtroom environment \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cb\u003eINTRODUCTION:\u003c\/b\u003e  Forensic science and the justice system.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCHAPTER ONE:\u003c\/b\u003e  Where the law comes from: You don't mess about with The People.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCHAPTER TWO:\u003c\/b\u003e The legal system and how it works.\u003cbr\u003e    The legal justification for expert witnesses.\u003cbr\u003e    The structure of civil and criminal courts.\u003cbr\u003e    Who sits and the correct form of address.\u003cbr\u003e    The unusual: coroners courts, courts martial and human rights.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER THREE:\u003c\/b\u003e Rules of evidence as they apply to expert witnesses.\u003cbr\u003e    The expert as advocate.\u003cbr\u003e    The expert as arbiter.\u003cbr\u003e    Appointment of experts by disputing sides and by the court.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER FOUR:\u003c\/b\u003e The first point of contact, dealing with solicitors.\u003cbr\u003e    The written report, structure and content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER FIVE:\u003c\/b\u003e The expert in court.\u003cbr\u003e    What makes an expert.\u003cbr\u003e    What you will be expected to contribute to the of the court.\u003cbr\u003e    How to make the most of your appearance in court.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER SIX:\u003c\/b\u003e Statistics and statistical inferences.\u003cbr\u003e    What traditional statistical methodology can and cannot tell us.\u003cbr\u003e    The statistical nature of databases.\u003cbr\u003e    Different types of databases: Anonymous and named.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER SEVEN:\u003c\/b\u003e Ethical considerations for the forensic scientist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX:\u003c\/b\u003e  Nomenclature for citing law reports.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGLOSSARY OF COMMONLY USED TERMS AND PHRASES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINDEX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilson Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003cem\u003eForensic Science in Court: The Role of the Expert Witness\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989232894181,"sku":"NP9780470985779","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470985779.jpg?v=1761783307","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/forensic-science-in-court-isbn-9780470985779","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}