The Psychology Of Evidence And Trial Procedure

Author : Saul Kassin,Lawrence S. Wrightsman
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1985-05
Category : Law
ISBN : MINN:31951000629433J

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The Psychology of Evidence and Trial Procedure by Saul Kassin,Lawrence S. Wrightsman Pdf

Kassin and Wrightsman's book concentrates on the single most important determinant of verdicts -- the evidence and court procedure. It is divided into four parts: (1) an overview and historical perspective; (2) seven substantive topics like eyewitness accounts, confessions, and character evidence; (3) an examination of the major stages of trial procedure; and (4) a provocative discussion of the role that psychology does, and should, play in the judicial process. Written in non-technical language, this book should have a broad appeal to students, researchers and litigants alike. `Chapters are extremely well written and documented. The work is highly recommended for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and legal profess

Author : Norbert L. Kerr,Robert M. Bray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Law
ISBN : UOM:39015001350290

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The Psychology of the Courtroom by Norbert L. Kerr,Robert M. Bray Pdf

This volume presents reviews that critically examine the psychological theory and research relevant to the courtroom trial. Chapters discuss either common courtroom roles involving defendant and victim, juror, jury, judge, and witness, or problems involving court procedures, methodological issues for research, and innovation in the courts.

Author : Dan Simon
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780674065116

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In Doubt by Dan Simon Pdf

Criminal justice is unavoidably human. Detectives, witnesses, suspects, and victims shape investigations; prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, and judges affect the outcome of adjudication. Simon shows how flawed investigations produce erroneous evidence and why well-meaning juries send innocent people to prison and set the guilty free.

Author : Bruce Dennis Sales
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781468437676

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The Trial Process by Bruce Dennis Sales Pdf

As noted in the Preface to Volume 1 in this series, the goal of Perspectives in Law and Psychology is to provide a forum for books aimed at systemati cally interfacing the two disciplines. Toward this end, Volume 1 pre sented a collection of original writings focused on the criminal justice system that grew out of a conference held at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Because that volume was based on conference proceedings, however, an attempt was not made to provide thorough coverage of all law-psychology issues in the criminal justice system; rather, it highlight ed a select few issues that were currently being investigated by some of the outstanding people in the field. This volume differs substantially from the first in that it attempts to bring together those psycholegal scholars who are doing the major re search on the trial process today and provides broad coverage of critical research on the trial. Thus, the chapters not only provide an extensive review of existing literature in this field but also present new contribu tions by these scholars.

Author : Lawrence S. Wrightsman,Saul Kassin
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1993-05-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780803945555

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Confessions in the Courtroom by Lawrence S. Wrightsman,Saul Kassin Pdf

When the prosecution introduces confession testimony during a criminal trial, the effect is usually overwhelming. In fact, jurors' verdicts are affected more by a confession than by eyewitness testimony. While eyewitness studies are massive in numbers, the topic of confession evidence has been largely ignored by psychologists and other social scientists. Confessions in the Courtroom seeks to rectify this discrepancy. This timely book examines how the legal system has evolved in its treatment of confessions over the last half century and discusses, at length, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision regarding Arizona v. Fulminante which caused a reassessment of the acceptability of confessions generated under duress. The authors examine the causes of confessions and the interrogation procedure used by the police. They also evaluate the process for determining the admissability of confession testimony and provide excellent research on jurors' reactions to voluntary and coerced confessions. Social scientists, attorneys, members of the criminal justice system, and students will find Confessions in the Courtroom to be an objective and readable treatment on this important topic. "In this short volume, the authors seek "to describe and evaluate what we know about confessions given to police and their impact at the subsequent trial." It is a comprehensive review of the social psychological literature and legal decisions surrounding confessions. One of the primary strengths of the manuscript is the interplay between social science and law fostered by the authors' clear understanding of the boundaries between these disciplines and appreciation of the substantive areas they share. . . . [The authors] have produced a comprehensive and imminently readable legal and psychological treatise on confessions, valuable for established scholars and for students." --Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice

Author : Saul M. Kassin,Lawrence S. Wrightsman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135874650

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The American Jury On Trial by Saul M. Kassin,Lawrence S. Wrightsman Pdf

First Published in 1988. More than 3 million Americans are called for jury duty every year. For most people, serving on a jury arouses two feelings: it is both a personal sacrifice and an exciting experience. And where a jury is asked to decide some cases, they make headlines. As a result of trials such as these, the American system of trial by jury faces unprecedented challenges. This volume offers an informed examination of the entire process, from jury selection to the delivery of a verdict. Quoting the experiences and expertise of F. Lee Bailey, William Kunstler, Clarence Darrow, Learned Hand, and many others, ttis book investigates such important factors as pretrial bias, the psychology of evidence, inadmissible testimony, interpreting the law, and what goes on inside the jury room. People often think that any book dealing with the law must be written in ‘legalese’ but in in this book, Professors Kassin and Wrightsman present their case in an exceptionally readable style. They utilize modern advances in psychology to illuminate the usually hidden world of trial practice and procedure and offer thoughtful possibilities for improving the system.

Author : Daniel A. Krauss
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317109969

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Jury Psychology: Social Aspects of Trial Processes by Daniel A. Krauss Pdf

The first of a two-volume set on the Psychology of the Courtroom, Jury Psychology: Social Aspects of Trial Processes offers a definitive account of the influence of trial procedures on juror decision-making. A wide range of topics are covered including pre-trial publicity and inadmissible evidence, jury selection, jury instruction, and death penalty cases, as well as decision-making in civil trials. In addition, a number of global issues are discussed, including procedural justice issues and theoretical models of juror decision-making. Throughout the volume the authors make recommendations for improving trial procedures where jurors are involved, and they discuss how the problems and potential solutions are relevant to courts around the world.

Author : John Henry Wigmore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1096 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1931
Category : Evidence
ISBN : STANFORD:36105044106081

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The Principles of Judicial Proof by John Henry Wigmore Pdf

Author : Gisli H. Gudjonsson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003-05-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470857946

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The Psychology of Interrogations and Confessions by Gisli H. Gudjonsson Pdf

This volume, a sequel to The Psychology of Interrogations, Confessions and Testimony which is widely acclaimed by both scientists and practitioners, brings the field completely up-to-date and focuses in particular on aspects of vulnerability, confabulation and false confessions. The is an unrivalled integration of scientific knowledge of the psychological processes and research relating to interrogation, with the practical investigative and legal issues that bear upon obtaining, and using in court, evidence from interrogations of suspects. * Accessible style which will appeal to academics, students and practitioners * Authoritative integration of theory, research, practical implications and vivid case illustration * Coverage of topical issues like confabulation, false memory, and false confessions Part of the Wiley Series in The Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law

Author : Dan Simon
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780674070219

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In Doubt by Dan Simon Pdf

The criminal justice process is unavoidably human. Police detectives, witnesses, suspects, and victims shape the course of investigations, while prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, and judges affect the outcome of adjudication. In this sweeping review of psychological research, Dan Simon shows how flawed investigations can produce erroneous evidence and why well-meaning juries send innocent people to prison and set the guilty free. The investigator’s task is genuinely difficult and prone to bias. This often leads investigators to draw faulty conclusions, assess suspects’ truthfulness incorrectly, and conduct coercive interrogations that can lead to false confessions. Eyewitnesses’ identification of perpetrators and detailed recollections of criminal events rely on cognitive processes that are often mistaken and can easily be skewed by the investigative procedures used. In the courtroom, jurors and judges are ill-equipped to assess the accuracy of testimony, especially in the face of the heavy-handed rhetoric and strong emotions that crimes arouse. Simon offers an array of feasible ways to improve the accuracy of criminal investigations and trials. While the limitations of human cognition will always be an obstacle, these reforms can enhance the criminal justice system’s ability to decide correctly whom to release and whom to punish.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Evidence, Expert
ISBN : 0754626415

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Psychology in the Courtroom by Anonim Pdf

Author : H. Dan O'Hair,Gary L. Kreps
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136691058

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Applied Communication Theory and Research by H. Dan O'Hair,Gary L. Kreps Pdf

This volume provides a comprehensive examination of the applications of communication inquiry to the solution of relevant social issues. Nationally recognized experts from a wide range of subject areas discuss ways in which communication research has been used to address social problems and identify direction for future applied communication inquiry.

Author : Mark R. Kebbell,Graham M. Davies
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781119161202

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Practical Psychology for Forensic Investigations and Prosecutions by Mark R. Kebbell,Graham M. Davies Pdf

This book it is a comprehensive guide, aimed at professionals, that starts with the interview of the victim of the crime, moving through the interviewing of suspects, to the decision to prosecute and enhancing the quality of evidence presented in court. Other topics discussed include: false allegations, false confessions, offender profiling and victim support. Throughout, the theme of the book is that the chain of events leading to the successful investigation and prosecution of offences is only as strong as the weakest link, and should be considered as a coherent whole.

Author : Graham M. Davies,Anthony R. Beech
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781119106654

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Forensic Psychology by Graham M. Davies,Anthony R. Beech Pdf

Introduces forensic psychology to students and professionals who want to better understand psychology’s expanding influence on the study of law, crime and criminality Forensic psychology is a constantly growing discipline, both in terms of student interest and as a profession for graduates. This book highlights the often sizeable gap between media myths surrounding forensic practice and reality. Editors Graham Davies and Anthony Beech present an exciting and broad range of topics within the field, including detailed treatments of the causes of crime, investigative methods, the trial process, and interventions with different types of offenders and offences. Forensic Psychology: Crime, Justice, Law, Interventions, Third Edition covers every aspect of forensic psychology—from understanding criminal behaviour, to applying psychological theory to criminal investigation, analysing the legal process and the treatment of witnesses and offenders. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised and updated with the latest findings. The book also includes two entirely new chapters—one on psychopathy and crime, the other on female offenders. Drawing on a wealth of experience from leading researchers and practitioners, this new edition will interest and enthuse today’s generation of students. All chapters thoroughly revised and updated Features two brand new chapters Supplemented by additional online resource materials, including related links, multiple choice questions, and PowerPoint slides Authored by a wide-range of experienced forensic psychology professionals Forensic Psychology, Third Edition is essential reading for undergraduates’ first encounter with the subject area and is an excellent introduction for more specialised postgraduate courses.

Author : Leam A. Craig,Hugh C. Koch,Gus A. Baker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781394155736

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Psychology and the Law by Leam A. Craig,Hugh C. Koch,Gus A. Baker Pdf

PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW Discover first-hand insights into the experience of acting as a psychologist expert witness In Psychology and the Law: Case Studies of Expert Witnesses, a team of distinguished psychologists delivers an insightful and practical collection of case studies exploring the role of mental health professionals acting as expert witnesses in regulatory, judicial, and quasi-judicial proceedings. Each chapter is authored by an expert in their field, covering situations ranging from the assessment of people involved in criminal and family law proceedings and Parole Board hearings to the assessment of a civil litigant’s experience of historical trauma resulting from the alleged negligence of the local authority. Each case follows the involvement of the practitioner from initial retainer to the process of giving evidence in court or in a court-like proceeding. The book also offers valuable judicial and legal perspectives on the roles played by mental health professionals acting as expert witnesses, as well as discussion of the cross examination of persons giving psychological evidence. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the use of psychologists as expert witnesses Comprehensive explorations of clinical forensic expert witness case studies Practical discussions of medicolegal expert witness case studies Fulsome treatments of judicial and legal perspectives on the roles, uses, and limits of psychological evidence and the use of psychologist experts in military court martials Perfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students of law and psychology, Psychology and the Law: Case Studies of Expert Witnesses will also benefit qualified psychologists, psychiatrists, lawyers, policymakers and legislators, social workers, and members of the judiciary.