{"product_id":"forensic-science-in-court-isbn-9780470985762","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\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Where The Law Comes From: You Don’t Mess About With The People.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Legal System and How It Works.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 A brief look at the court structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 The adversarial system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Criminal cases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 The expert.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Witnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Judgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Justification of the expert.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Civil cases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Magistrates’ Court.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10 The Crown Court.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.11 The High Court.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.12 The Courts of Appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.13 Small Claims Court.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.14 Arbitration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.15 The Coroner’s Court.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.16 Courts martial.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.17 Contempt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Rules of Evidence as They Apply to an Expert Witness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Appointment of Experts and the Written Report.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The Expert Forensic Scientist in Court.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Statistics and Statistical Inferences.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Ethical and Scientific Considerations for the Forensic Scientist.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Methods of Quoting Published Law Reports in Various Jurisdictions.\u003c\/b\u003e\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 \"In conclusion, the book is well written generally with captions quoting historical references, case studies etc. which support the points being raised in each chapter.\" (Fingerprint Whorld, 1 February 2011) \u003cbr\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.   \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForensic Science in Court: The Role of the Expert Witness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical handbook aimed at the forensic science student, to help them prepare as an expert witness when presenting their evidence in court.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a clear, accessible manner, the book guides the student through the legal process, showing them how to handle evidence and write reports without ambiguity, and addresses the 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \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. 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