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Utilizing Forensic Science in Criminal Cases: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing the Latest Trends in Forensics and Incorporating Them into Defense Strategies (Inside the Minds) - Softcover
Synopsis
Utilizing Forensic Science in Criminal Cases provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for applying forensic science to benefit your case and client. Featuring experienced criminal defense attorneys from across the country, this book guides the reader through the different types of forensic evidence that come into play during criminal cases, from DNA and fingerprints to videos and accident reconstruction. With a dual focus on attacking the prosecution's evidence while simultaneously preventing an attack on a client, these top authors discuss how forensics can be used successfully in a defense strategy. These lawyers also address the importance of expert witnesses and how to best employ one to support or refute scientific information during a case. Finally, these leaders reflect on forensics errors that can occur, recent technological advancements in forensic science, and how to deal with juries tainted by the "CSI effect." The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this complex field.
Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.
Chapters Include:
1. John Stevens Berry, Founder, Berry Law Firm - "Juristic Heuristics"
2. Brian Y. Silber, Owner, Silber Criminal Law Firm - "Forensics: The Crown Jewel of Evidence in Criminal Litigation"
3. John H. LaChance, Sole Practitioner, The Law Office of John H. LaChance - "Science, Experts, and the Challenge of Leveraging Forensic Evidence"
4. John C. Conard, Owner, Law Offices of John C. Conard - "Forensic Evidence: The Criminal Defense Attorney's Never-Ending Education"
5. Maria Liu, Partner, Collins, Liu & Associates LLP - "Countering the "CSI Effect": Applying the Reality of Forensic Evidence in Criminal Defense"
6. Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt, Managing Shareholder, Hammerschmidt Broughton Law Corporation - "Forensic Evidence and Child Abuse Cases"
7. Stanley G. Schneider, Partner, Schneider & McKinney PC - "With Forensics, You Are Limited Only by Your Imagination"
Appendices Include:
Appendix A: Investigation of Prosecution's Expert Checklist
Appendix B: Hiring and Using Your Own Expert Checklist
Appendix C: DNA Discovery Form Letter
Appendix D: SWGDAM Interpretation Guidelines for Autosomal STR Typing by Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories
Appendix E: Sample Court Pleading
Appendix F: Investigation Worksheet
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