Kenneth S. Cohen Expert Witnessing & Scientific Testimony: A Guidebook, Second

Based on the authors more than 35 years of experience as a successful expert witness, this revised and expanded edition of Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony A Guidebook demonstrates how to properly present scientific, criminal, and forensic testimony and survive the onslaught of crossexamination in court. It presents material in a stepbystep format for scientists or business professionals who find themselves thrown into the situation of testifying in a legal action. New Features in the Second Edition Features two new chapters on fraud and medical malpractice testimony Updates and expands the original chapters The book addresses the courtroom experience by illustrating actual cases and experiences in procedure, strategy, crossexamination, and the exposure of personal history. It stresses that the primary role of an expert witness is to clarify and simplify complex technical, scientific, criminal, or forensic issues. Examples of experts with years of experience as witnesses highlight what to do and what not to do in providing quality testimony. Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony A Guidebook, Second Edition is an excellent aid for preparing to give expert testimony. Its reallife examples and practical suggestions to avoid common pitfalls ease your path to testifying in the courtroom. It is a valuable resource in warding off the stresses that accompany a highpressure and highvalue legal situation. | Kenneth S. Cohen Expert Witnessing & Scientific Testimony: A Guidebook, Second