Handbook of Trial Consulting

by Wiener, Richard L.; Bornstein, Brian H.

• ISBN13: 9781441975683
• ISBN10: 1441975683
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-05-12
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

This volume will be a handbook that treats trial consulting as applied psychology. The purpose of the volume will be to collect the viewpoints of leaders in the field of psychology and law who apply the discipline's theoretical models, methods, and ethics to assist litigators to try cases in the most effective way possible. As a whole, the collection of chapters will describe the theory, business, and mechanics of trial consulting for those interested in learning and practicing the profession. However, it will do so from the perspective of organized theories of jury-decision making. In other words, the work of juror researchers will inform the recommendations and suggestions in the handbook. The volume consists of six sections, each pertaining to a different topic. Multiple chapters with different authors will cover each topic. The topics and corresponding seven sections will be 1) An Introduction to the Theory and Psychology of Jury Decision-Making, 2) Applied Research Methodologies for Trial Consultants, 3) Education and Ethical Considerations for Trial Consultants, 4) Preparing and Cross Examining Witnesses, 5) Technology and Demonstrative Evidence at Trial, and 6) Special Topics in Trial Consulting. Each section will begin with the editors' short introduction reviewing that section and explaining its goals, objectives, and content. Separate individuals, recognized as leaders in their areas will write the remaining chapters in each section. These individuals come from the fields of both psychology and law, and represent viewpoints on these topics from a practice-oriented perspective, but a perspective that is emerges from research results. They are affiliated with a number of academic institutions, including University of Nebraska, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, University of Texas, University of Chicago Simon Fraser University, and private law firms.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Trial Consulting from a Psycholegal Perspective	p. 1
Applied Research Methodologies for Trial Consultants
Systematic Jury Selection	p. 13
"May It Please the Court..." A Social-Cognitive Primer on Persuasion in Legal Contexts	p. 33
Questions About the Jury: What Trial Consultants Should Know About Jury Decision Making	p. 63
The Use of Survey Research in Trial Consulting	p. 93
Misconceptions About Statistics and Statistical Evidence	p. 121
Witness Preparation and Effective Testimony
The Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony	p. 137
Selecting Experts	p. 173
Demonstrative Evidence: Evidence and Technology in the Courtroom	p. 187
Enhanced Persuasion in the Courtroom: Visually Dynamic Demonstrative Evidence and Juror Decision Making	p. 203
Specific Interdisciplinary Topics in Trial Consulting
Pretrial Publicity and the Jury: Research and Methods	p. 217
Trial Consulting and Discrimination Law: An Untapped Opportunity	p. 245
Consulting on Damage Awards	p. 281
Neuropsychological Concerns	p. 297
Professional Issues
Training of Trial Consultants	p. 331
Trial Consulting and Conflicts of Interest: An Introduction	p. 351
Reform Proposals	p. 371
A Lawyer's View of Trial Consulting	p. 393
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