The measure of madness
Cheryl Paradis
Paradis draws back the curtain on the fascinating world of forensic psychology and revisits the most notorious and puzzling cases she has handled in her multifaceted career.--Introduction.
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Courtroom psychology and trial advocacy
by Richard C. Waites (2004)
About this book
This exceptional book contains a comprehensive explanation of how to use scientific knowledge to assess the psychological strengths and weaknesses of a case reliably and will assist you in developing your most compelling and persuasive presentation in the courtroom. Courtroom Psychology and Trial Advocacy explains the psychology of courtroom communications. It describes some of the most common juror perceptions about the issues that arise in many different contexts. It teaches you how to design and utilize different types of focus groups and other scientific research methods to conduct jury research in your own cases. The book contains hundreds of practical suggestions for use in jury selection, opening statement, fact witness and expert witness testimony, demonstrative aids, closing argument, bench trials and arbitration and mediation advocacy. The book also provides helpful guidance on working with trial consultants.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreCourtroom psychology and trial advocacy Lead Character
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