Eyewitness testimony : civil and criminal /
Elizabeth F. Loftus, Ph D.; James M. Doyle, J. D., LL. M.; Jennifer E. Dysart, Ph. D.; Karen A. Newirth, J. D.
- Seventh edition.
- 1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations, forms ; 27 cm
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Kept up to date by pocket parts.
Includes bibliographical references and index (pages I-1 to I-14).
Introduction to eyewitness testimony -- Overview of relevant scientific research --The law governing eyewitness identification evidence in criminal trials -- How memory works and affects witness accuracy -- Estimator variables -- System variables -- Special issues in identification -- Jurors' and others' beliefs about eyewitness testimony -- Evaluating the eyewitness case -- Pretrial proceedings in criminal cases -- Pretrial proceedings in civil cases -- Jury education and selection -- Opening statement -- Direct and redirect examinations -- Cross-examination : strategies and tactics -- Presenting expert testimony -- Instructions for the jury -- Summation.
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Universidad Sergio Arboleda
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