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Thin Slices of Testimony
by Caroline Titcomb, MA and Stanley L. BrodskyPosted on September 30, 2012 | 11 CommentsHow much time do you really need to form impressions of a witness? Most of us have seen the research on thin-slicing and many of us have watched short segments of witness tape in mock trials. This research focuses in on the question of "how much is really enough"? -
The Witness the Jury Is Going to Hate
by Katherine James, MFAPosted on September 30, 2012 | 15 CommentsEver had a witness you just knew the jury was going to hate? Maybe because you felt that way yourself? How to rehabilitate and prepare that witness. -
Good Witnesses Don’t Smile (Much)
by Jacklyn E. Nagle and Stanley L. BrodskyPosted on September 30, 2012 | 11 CommentsHow much should a witness smile? It's a serious question. Credibility, knowledge and likability are complexly interrelated in the courtroom witness. Take a look at this article examining the frequency with which the most effective witnesses smile. -
![While witnesses’ verbal and non-verbal behaviors affect their credibility, another factor in jurors’ perceptions of them is their appearance. Witnesses often ask us, “What should I wear when I testify in court?” Of course it is important to remember that a courtroom is a very conservative arena; therefore, our golden […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/attire_thumb.png "Courtroom Attire: Ensuring Witness Attire Makes the Right Statement")
Courtroom Attire: Ensuring Witness Attire Makes the Right Statement
by Merrie Jo Pitera, Ph.D.Posted on July 31, 2012 | 27 CommentsWhile witnesses’ verbal and non-verbal behaviors affect their credibility, another factor in jurors’ perceptions of them is their appearance. Witnesses often ask us, “What should I wear when I testify in court?” Of course it is important to remember that a courtroom is a very conservative arena; therefore, our golden […] -
![Don't miss our trial consultant responses at the end of this article: Holly G. VanLeuven, MA and Katherine James, MFA. A Psychological Perspective on the Risks and Benefits of Positive Character Evidence In criminal trials, defense attorneys can call witnesses to testify about a defendant’s good character. Although the Federal […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/hero_hypocrite_thumb.png "Hero or Hypocrite?")
Hero or Hypocrite?
by Daniel A. Effron, Ph.D.Posted on July 31, 2012 | 7 CommentsDon't miss our trial consultant responses at the end of this article: Holly G. VanLeuven, MA and Katherine James, MFA. A Psychological Perspective on the Risks and Benefits of Positive Character Evidence In criminal trials, defense attorneys can call witnesses to testify about a defendant’s good character. Although the Federal […] -
10 Tips For Preparing The Crazy Witness For a Media Frenzied Trial
by Katherine James, MFAPosted on May 29, 2012 | 4 CommentsPractical and plain language advice on how to manage "crazy" witnesses in highly publicized trials. -
Turning an Expert Witness into a Great Witness
by Doug Carner, CPP/CHS-IIIPosted on May 29, 2012 | 14 CommentsTop tips for refining expert witness testimony. -
Juror Questions: Why Attorneys Should Embrace Allowing Jurors To Ask Questions of Witnesses
by Andrea Krebel, Ph.D.Posted on May 29, 2012 | 16 CommentsHere's a look at the reasons why attorneys would do well to embrace rather than resist the submission of juror questions for witnesses. -
The Use of Technology in Witness Preparation: Is the iPad2 for You?
by John D. Gilleland, Ph.D.Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsExploring the use of the iPad 2 to increase efficiency during witness preparation sessions. -
![Contrary to popular belief, we who put heart and soul into working these civil cases want the truth to be known and honored. Routinely we examine the reports of psychologists and psychiatrists sensing and/or knowing that best practices were not utilized. And so we turn to and trust our experts […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/bookreview-201x130.jpg "Book Review: “Evaluation for Personal Injury Claims”")
Book Review: “Evaluation for Personal Injury Claims”
by Wendy Saxon, Ph.D.Posted on November 29, 2011 | No CommentsContrary to popular belief, we who put heart and soul into working these civil cases want the truth to be known and honored. Routinely we examine the reports of psychologists and psychiatrists sensing and/or knowing that best practices were not utilized. And so we turn to and trust our experts […]