Book Description
A revised and updated edition of the leading resource on forensic psychology. This comprehensive primer introduces psychologists to the legal world, covering all facets of forensic practice. It identifies current and emerging areas of application, and prepares the psychologist to function credibly as an expert witness. It also provides step-by-step instructions on examining competency to stand trial, making custody recommendations, and testifying in marital, civic, and criminal disputes.
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Synopsis
This is a nuts-and-bolts guide for the psychologist who may be called upon to testify as an expert witness. It discusses how to prepare psychological reports, depositions, and technical reports; what to expect when serving as a witness; and how to behave in various situations and avoid being used by attorneys and embarrassed in court. It describes the different kinds of actions that may require expert testimony - competency and sanity hearings, domestic cases, personal injury and wrongful death litigation, and questions of criminal intent and disability. The book also includes material on legal procedures, the background and operation of the court systems, and actual testimony for a wide variety of cases.
