Special Problems for Experts
Special Problems for Experts FOULING ONE’S OWN NEST: PERJORATIVE TESTIMONY ABOUT COLLEAGUES Introduction Working as a forensic expert can be a lonely experience. This makes collegial relationships all the more…
Empirical Studies of the Attorney-Expert Relationship
Empirical Studies of the Attorney-Expert Relationship EMPIRICAL STUDIES OF THE ATTORNEY-EXPERT RELATIONSHIP Although the relationship with attorneys is a common subject of expert gripe-fests and stories shared at expert gatherings,…
The Problem of Attorney Coaching
The Problem of Attorney Coaching Along with malingering of forensically significant mental symptoms, the coaching of litigants by the attorney is a major problem for accurate and valid forensic assessment…
The Attorney-Expert Relationship
The Attorney-Expert Relationship The relationship with the retaining attorney is, of course, pivotal to the expert’s functioning in a case, but that centrality may come with problems as well. This…
Paraforensic Issues
Paraforensic Issues Previous chapters have addressed many of the core issues in the practice of forensic psychiatry and psychology related to the interface and interaction between the expert and the…
The Problem of Late Withdrawal
The Problem of Late Withdrawal The ethical expert turns down cases that are without merit from the start, neither appropriately psychiatric in nature nor meritorious on the facts. This turn-down…
Narcissistic Obstacles to Objective Testimony
Narcissistic Obstacles to Objective Testimony Robert Simon “The expert witness is a hood ornament on the vehicle of litigation, not the engine.” An expert testifying in court faces a number…
Limits on Testimony
Limits on Testimony Forensic testimony is subject to two kinds of limitation, which might be termed external and internal. The external limitations involve complex procedures, statutes, and regulations that prevent…
Cross Examination and Other Perils
Cross Examination and Other Perils Many aspects of forensic work are recognized as stressful (1), but the one that traditionally raises systolic blood pressure in even the most experienced expert…
The Question of Bias for Expert Witnesses
The Question of Bias for Expert Witnesses Edward R. Murrow Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices—just recognize them. NATURE OF BIAS Murrow’s wry…
