Subjects: Witnesses - Research Criminal procedure - Research Organizations: American Psychological Association - Research Electronic Collection: A53368729 RN: A53368729 Full Text COPYRIGHT 1998 World Future Society Witness problems can hinder criminal trials and science cases.
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scientists do much more than process‚ analyze and compare evidence. The scientist must be qualified as an expert witness. Your individual work will explore the question‚ "what is an expert witness?" • discuss‚ in detail‚ the four main there has been an increase in the number of forensic laboratories since the 1960s. • discuss the following cases and the impact that had on expert witness testimony: 1. frye v. United States 2. Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals‚ Inc. 3. Kumho Tires Co
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Testimony – given by witnesses speaking from the witness stand A. Three types of Oral Testimony i. Fact Witness (a.k.a. Eyewitnesses) – Testify about the facts related to lawsuit * must have first-hand knowledge ii. Expert Witness – has specialized knowledge to interpret evidence and explain to jury * No first-hand knowledge of the lawsuit is needed * No first-hand knowledge of the party or witness iii. Character Witnesses
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Validity of Eyewitness Testimony Validity of Eyewitness Testimony In today’s court system one of the strongest pieces of evidence‚ or that most commonly accepted as fact by a jury‚ is eyewitness testimony. When correct‚ eyewitness accounts can aid in the conviction of many guilty people. However when it is incorrect‚ eyewitness testimony can do severe damage. Researchers have found that "more innocent citizens are wrongfully tried and convicted on the basis of eyewitness evidence in Great Britain
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intelligible testimony if he is able to understand questions put to him as a witness‚ and give answers which can be understood. See S55: “(2) the witness may not be sworn for that purpose [i.e. giving evidence] unless (a) the he has attained the age of 14‚ and (b) he has a sufficient appreciation of the solemnity of the occasion and of particular responsibility to tell the truth which is involved in taking an
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transference. Thus concluding that eyewitness testimony has known limitations‚ but with adaptations of certain practices - recording of testimony; cognitive interview; specific guidelines for lineups or photo arrays; recommendations for jurors‚ and expert testimony - it can improve the probative value of eyewitness testimony allowing it to continue to play an important role in the CJS. Eyewitness testimony is defined as formal evidence of a persons direct observations of an event in question (Mann
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global witness global witness China and Congo : Friends in Need A report by Global Witness on the Democratic Republic of Congo‚ March 2011 Global Witness investigates and campaigns to prevent natural resource-related conflict and corruption and associated environmental and human rights abuses. Our investigations and lobbying have played a key role in the establishment of the major international initiatives addressing these issues‚ including the Kimberley Process and the Extractive Industries
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Vitiligo Management: What Is Vitiligo? In vitiligo white spots or patches appear on the skin. These spots become visible when the pigment cells in the skin gets destroyed or become weak or no longer produced. Many experts think that vitiligo is an autoimmune-related disorder‚ but we aren’t sure what causes the autoimmune response. In vitiligo‚ only the colour of the skin is affected‚ but the texture and other skin qualities stay normal. Is Vitiligo Contagious? NO‚ vitiligo is NOT contagious
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What three tasks or responsibilities does a forensic scientist have? Collect‚ Analyze and report findings of evidence‚ they may also have to give testimony in court as an expert witness and they also have to train cops on collecting evidence properly. 3. What criteria might be used to establish someone as an expert witness? The criteria that might be used is someone’s degree‚ their years of experience in their field‚ and the type of organization the person works for. 4. What are two of the
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Engineer B is a fact witness and could also serve as an expert witness in the lawsuit. Questions: 1. In light of Engineer B’s concerns‚ did Engineer B have any ethical obligation to report to appropriate public authorities First Owner’s decision to locate the house in an area subject to potential flooding and drainage issues? 2. Would it be ethical for Engineer B to perform redesign services for the house? 3. Would it be ethical for Engineer B to serve as an expert witness in connection
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