Forensic testimony :
Bowers, C. Michael.
Forensic testimony : science, law and expert evidence / C. Michael Bowers. - xxxii, 263 pages ; 25 cm
Has index
"Forensic Testimony: Science, Law and Expert Evidence provides a simple and easy to read discussion of legal presentation of expert testimony. It delves into the effects, processes and battles that occur in the presentation of opinion and scientific evidences by court-accepted forensic experts. The book provides a timely review of the United States Federal Rules of Evidence regarding expert testimony and includes a multi-disciplinary look at the strengths and weaknesses in forensic science courtroom testimony. The statutes and the effects of judicial uses or non-use of the FRE, Daubert, Kumho and the 2009 NAS Report on Forensic Science are also included. The presentation expands to study case law, legal opinions and studies on the reliability and pitfalls of forensic expertise in the U.S. court system. This book is an essential reference for anyone preparing to give expert testimony of forensic evidence." --Provided by publisher.
Adult
Text in English
9780123970053
Forensic sciences.
Criminal investigation.
Evidence, Criminal.
Criminal laboratories.
363.25 / .B786 2014
Forensic testimony : science, law and expert evidence / C. Michael Bowers. - xxxii, 263 pages ; 25 cm
Has index
"Forensic Testimony: Science, Law and Expert Evidence provides a simple and easy to read discussion of legal presentation of expert testimony. It delves into the effects, processes and battles that occur in the presentation of opinion and scientific evidences by court-accepted forensic experts. The book provides a timely review of the United States Federal Rules of Evidence regarding expert testimony and includes a multi-disciplinary look at the strengths and weaknesses in forensic science courtroom testimony. The statutes and the effects of judicial uses or non-use of the FRE, Daubert, Kumho and the 2009 NAS Report on Forensic Science are also included. The presentation expands to study case law, legal opinions and studies on the reliability and pitfalls of forensic expertise in the U.S. court system. This book is an essential reference for anyone preparing to give expert testimony of forensic evidence." --Provided by publisher.
Adult
Text in English
9780123970053
Forensic sciences.
Criminal investigation.
Evidence, Criminal.
Criminal laboratories.
363.25 / .B786 2014