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Novel Defenses in the Courtroom
by Shelby Forsythe and Monica K. Miller, J.D., Ph.D.Posted on August 20, 2014 | 1 CommentAuthored by Shelby Forsythe and Monica K. Miller, with a response from Richard Gabriel. This article examines the reactions of research participants to a number of novel defenses (Amnesia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Battered Women Syndrome (BWS), Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD), Post-Partum Depression (PPD), and Gay Panic Defense) and makes recommendations on how (as well as whether or not) to use these defenses. -
Moving From Hapless to Hapful with the Problem Defendant
by Bronwen Lichtenstein, PhD. and Stanley L. Brodsky, Ph.D.Posted on May 7, 2014 | 4 CommentsYou might think of this as a recommendation to modify your client's "visual identity"--at least for trial. -
Are Lab Studies on PTP Generalizable?: An Examination of PTP effects Using a Shadow Jury Paradigm
by Tarika Daftary-Kapur, Ph.D. and Steven Penrod, Ph.D. and Maureen O'Connor, J.D., Ph.D.Posted on May 7, 2014 | No CommentsA new study showing (gasp) that PTP really DOES effect juror decision-making. You want to read this. -
The Emotional Components of Moral Outrage and their Effect on Mock Juror Verdicts
by Liana Peter-Hagene, MA and Alexander Jay, BA and Jessica Salerno, PhDPosted on May 7, 2014 | 11 Comments"Seeing or hearing that just makes me morally outraged!" And moral outrage makes jurors more likely to vote guilty according to this research. -
Women as Expert Witnesses
by Michelle A. Jones, M.A., J.D. and Tess M.S. Neal, Ph.D.Posted on May 7, 2014 | 5 CommentsHere's an update on how women expert witnesses fare compared to male expert witnesses. Some good news. Some not so good news. Make sure your knowledge is current. -
The ABC’s of Religiosity: Attitude, Belief, Commitment and Faith
by Gayle W. Herde, Ph.D.Posted on February 6, 2014 | 3 CommentsWhat to listen for when you are wanting to know about religious faith in voir dire. -
A (Short) Primer on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Culture in America
by Alexis Forbes, PhDPosted on February 6, 2014 | 2 CommentsWhat you need to know about LGBTQ culture and up-to-date language. -
Defense Responses to Jailhouse Informant Testimony
by Brittany P. Bate, M.A. and Robert J. Cramer Ph.D. and Robert E. Ray, J.D., Ph.D.Posted on February 6, 2014 | 4 CommentsResponding effectively to jailhouse informant testimony against your client. -
Why Do We Ask Jurors To Promise That They Will Do the Impossible?
by Susan MacphersonPosted on February 6, 2014 | 17 CommentsStop asking jurors to do the impossible! -
Jury Expert Top Ten Accessed Articles for 2013
by Editorial StaffPosted on February 6, 2014 | 2 CommentsTop 10 articles determined by our readers in 2013!