The Fifth Edition of Feders Succeeding as an Expert Witness, Successful Expert Testimony, emphasizes the importance of expert testimony in court and provides updated information on ethical conduct, deposition, and cross-examination. It is a valuable resource for forensic science students and experienced experts alike. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 234 pages Publication date: 31 March 2021 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd A significant update to the renowned book on expert testimony, Feders Succeeding as an Expert Witness, Successful Expert Testimony, Fifth Edition, emphasizes its immense value to both attorneys and expert witnesses in enhancing the effectiveness and impact of courtroom testimony. The book provides a comprehensive outline of the role of expert testimony in a legal proceeding, encompassing explanations of methods, testing, and science, the legal process, and an overview of the roles of each player involved. Achieving success as an expert witness necessitates a fundamental understanding of who experts are and what their role entails in providing opinions within the courts. The new edition has been thoroughly revised to include essential information on the most pertinent topics, such as depositions, discussions on false or unsupported testimony, adherence to scientific principles, and direct and cross-examination testimony of expert witnesses. Each chapter includes key terms, review questions, and thought-provoking discussion questions to encourage further exploration of the discussed topics.Given the prevalence of high-profile cases and increasing incidents of misconduct, this edition places a significant emphasis on the role of ethics in expert testimony and forensic practice. The fully revised chapter on ethics covers unethical conduct of forensic witnesses, admissibility of expert testimony, inter-professional relations, abuse of and by experts, and forensic professional codes of ethics.Furthermore, the book offers valuable career insights and proven trial-tested tips, courtesy of forensic scientist Max M. Houck and attorney Christine Funk, who have updated the classic book by renowned lawyer Harold A. Feders. Successful Expert Testimony, Fifth Edition serves as an ideal reference for forensic science students entering the workforce, particularly in labs and investigative positions, as well as being a crucial resource for practitioners in the field. Weight: 472g Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm) ISBN-13: 9780367778347 Edition number: 5 New edition
