The Best Witnesses in Law Books 2025

1. Pre-Owned Tell Me What Happened (Paperback) 0470518669 9780470518663

Investigation of child abuse is often hampered by doubts about the reliability of children as only sources of information. Over the last decade, consensus has been reached about children's limitations and competencies. New for the Wiley Series in the Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law, Tell Me What Happened summarizes key research on children's memory, communicative skills and social tendencies, describes how it can be incorporated into a specific structured interview technique and reviews evidence involving more than 40,000 alleged victims.

Title: Tell Me What Happened Book Format: Paperback ISBN10: 0470518669 EAN: 9780470518663 Genre: LAW / Witnesses Author: Lamb, Michael E.; Hershkowitz, Irit; Orbach, Yael Pre-Owned Condition- Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

2. Pre-Owned Eyewitness Testimony : Psychological Perspectives (Hardcover) 9780521255646

CONDITION â USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780521255646 ISBN10: 0521255643 Contributors: Loftus, Elizabeth A., Wells, Gary L.,

Title: Pre-Owned Eyewitness Testimony : Psychological Perspectives (Hardcover) 9780521255646 Book Format: Hardcover ISBN10: 0521255643 EAN: 9780521255646 Author(s): Gary L. Wells and Elizabeth A. Loftus Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 1984 Pre-Owned: Good: Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included.

3. Pre-Owned Suggestibility of Children's Recollections : Implications for Eyewitness Testimony (Hardcover) 9781557981189

This work addresses issues relevant to the reliability of children's testimony. Increasing concern over the investigation and adjudication of child sexual abuse cases has raised questions about the reliability of children's eyewitness accounts and the function of child memory over time. Contributor: John Doris

Title: Pre-Owned Suggestibility of Children's Recollections : Implications for Eyewitness Testimony (Hardcover) 9781557981189 Book Format: Hardcover ISBN10: 1557981183 EAN: 9781557981189 Author(s): John Doris Publisher: American Psychological Association Publication Date: 1991 Pre-Owned: Good: Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included.

4. Pre-Owned Effective Expert Witnessing (Hardcover) 9781566703406

CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9781566703406 ISBN10: 1566703409 Contributors: Matson, Jack V.,

Title: Pre-Owned Effective Expert Witnessing (Hardcover) 9781566703406 Book Format: Hardcover ISBN10: 1566703409 EAN: 9781566703406 Author(s): Jack V. Matson Publisher: CRC Press LLC Publication Date: 1998 Pre-Owned: Good: Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included.

5. Pre-Owned Clinicians in Court: A Guide to Subpoenas, Depositions, Testifying, and Everything Else You Need to Know (Hardcover) 1572307889 9781572307889

Interacting with the legal system can be stressful and intimidating for mental health professionals. This trusted book provides user-friendly strategies to help clinicians prepare for testimony in court and other legal proceedings. Using vivid case scenarios, the author explains legal terms and offers practical suggestions for avoiding pitfalls and managing ethical dilemmas. Clear guidelines are presented for record keeping, responding to subpoenas, preparing reports, and performing effectively on the stand as a fact witness or expert witness. Reproducible agreements and other sample documentation can be photocopied from the appendices or downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition * Incorporates updates in research, case law, statutes, and practice. * Examines the developing role of mental health professionals as forensic consultants. * Increased attention to ethical issues, such as dual relationships, professional boundaries, confidentiality, and competence. * An appendix with reflection questions that extend the scope of each chapter. * Explores special issues that may arise in cases involving children * Supplemental materials for course use--including an instructor's manual--are available at the author's website.

Title: Clinicians in Court: A Guide to Subpoenas, Depositions, Testifying, and Everything Else You Need to Know ISBN10: 1572307889 EAN: 9781572307889 Genre: PSYCHOLOGY / Forensic Psychology Author: Allan E. Barsky Phd; Jonathan W. Gould Phd ABPP; Allan Barsky Pre-Owned Condition- Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

6. Pre-Owned Thirty-Eight Witnesses: The Kitty Genovese Case (Melville House Classic Journalism) (Paperback) 1933633298 9781933633299

It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience.

Thirty-Eight Witnesses: The Kitty Genovese Case (Melville House Classic Journalism) ISBN-10 1933633298, ISBN-13 9781933633299 Author: Rosenthal; A.M. 100 pages Melville House Binding: Paperback

7. Pre-Owned The Psychiatrist As Expert Witness (Paperback) 0880487631 9780880487634

9780880487634. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. 1998 ed. Language: English. Pages: 150. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 150 p. If you are like many of your colleagues, you are intrigued by the practice of forensic psychiatry and find the intellectual challenge of bridging the gap between psychiatry and law stimulating. You may even wish to offer your services as an expert witness in legal proceedings. However, your enthusiasm is tempered by the all too real nightmare of a lawyer puncturing your testimony with pointed questions, simultaneously destroying your professional reputation. Furthermore, you face the prospect of establishing your practice in forensic psychiatry through a grueling process of trial and error, a procedure that may also tarnish your reputation. In order to leave the familiar surroundings of your clinical practice to enter this new environment, you need a comprehensive, Ahow-toA manual that can guide you through the legal process and your role as expert witness while highlighting the pitfalls strewn in your path. The Psychiatrist as Expert Witness provides practical, hands-on instruction for your role as an expert witness. A companion volume to The Psychiatrist in Court: A Survival Guide, this book encapsulates, into a single user-friendly volume, the wisdom and experience of one of the worldAs leading forensic psychiatrists, Dr. Thomas Gutheil. Using wit and an informal tone, Dr. Gutheil describes the ethical, clinical, and functional role of the expert witness. He guides you through the details of case evaluation, discovery and depositions, and trials so that you can provide truthful, ethical, and effective testimony and avoid potential hazards and pitfalls. Sharing dozens of invaluable hints and practical advice on numerous subjects such as writing forensic reports, withstanding cross-examination, maintaining objectivity, marketing your services ethically, and concluding fee agreements, Dr. Gutheil helps smooth your way into this exciting field. Armed with this knowledge and guidance, you will be fully prepared to embark on your career as an expert witness. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just a beginner, The Psychiatrist as Expert Witness is a reference that you cannot be without.

Title: The Psychiatrist As Expert Witness ISBN10: 0880487631 EAN: 9780880487634 Genre: LAW / Witnesses Author: Thomas G. Gutheil Pre-Owned Condition- Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.