A Guide to Forensic Testimony: The Art and Practice of Presenting Testimony As A

Table of Contents

Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
1. Examples of Expert Witnesses and Their Communities of Interest.
2. Taking Testimony Seriously.
3. Creating Stories about Complex Technical Issues.
4. Understanding the Rules of the Game.
5 Chance, Coincidence, or Causation—Who Cares?
6. Ethical Rules for Technical Experts.
7. Enhancing Objectivity in a World of Bias.
8. The Gatekeeper: Judicial Control of Expert Witnesses.
9. The Magic of Testimony: Communicating with the Fact Finder.
10. The Role of Visual Exhibits in Expert Testimony.
11. Demeanor and Credibility.
12. Nonverbal Communications.
13. Putting It All Together: IT Expert Roles.
Appendix A: Major Cases.
Appendix B: Federal Rules.

目錄

前言。
前言。
致謝。
引言。
1. 專家證人及其利益團體的例子。
2. 認真對待證詞。
3. 創造關於複雜技術問題的故事。
4. 理解遊戲規則。
5. 機會、巧合還是因果關係——誰在乎？
6. 專業技術人員的道德規則。
7. 在偏見世界中提高客觀性。
8. 門衛：法官對專家證人的控制。
9. 證詞的魔力：與事實查明者溝通。
10. 專家證詞中視覺展示的角色。
11. 舉止和可信度。
12. 非言語溝通。
13. 綜合應用：IT專家的角色。
附錄A：重要案例。
附錄B：聯邦規則。