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Witness Preparation: Hidden False Assumptions, Real Truths, and Recommendations (Part Two)
by David Illig, Ph.D.Posted on July 1, 2008 | No CommentsPart One of this article was published in the May issue of The Jury Expert (see it here). [Editor’s note: We continue with this article where we ended in May.] False Assumption 3) Witnesses are naturally good listeners who accurately hear interrogation questions. Truth: All humans […] -
What We Know Now: An Overview of Recent Eye Witness Research
by Kristin FinkleaPosted on July 1, 2008 | No CommentsWhat you can learn from the most recent eye-witness research. -
How Attorneys Can Use Religion to be More Effective at Trial
by Samuel C. Lindsey and Monica K. Miller, Ph.D. and David Hayward, Ph.D. and Alayna Jehle, Ph.D.Posted on July 1, 2008 | 2 CommentsWhat you can learn from the research on religion to help you at trial. -
Forensic Virtual Models in the Courtroom-An Introduction
by Eugene Liscio, P. Eng.Posted on July 1, 2008 | No CommentsOver the years technology has pushed the evolution of demonstrative evidence to the point where it can effectively bring the events of an accident or crime scene to the jury. Understandably, the pace of change has been slow, but even today most lawyers and accident reconstructionists are familiar with 3D […] -
Our July 2008 Favorite Thing
by Rita Handrich, EditorPosted on July 1, 2008 | No CommentsWe don’t think there’s much to ponder, think about, consider, or ruminate on here. We don’t think it matters if you are partial to redheads right now. We do think that once you take a look at our TJE Favorite Thing for July, you’ll be partial to redheads in a […] -
Four Generations in the Jury Box: Tailor Your Message, Make the Connection
by Cam Marstonby Cam MarstonPosted on May 1, 2008 | No CommentsThere has been a lot of buzz lately about generational challenges in the workforce as companies struggle to make sense of the different needs and perspectives of four distinct generations working side by side. Businesses worldwide have entire budgets dedicated to understanding how to connect with employees and customers based […] -
Practical Tools for Staying Organized during Voir Dire and Jury Selection
by Kelley TobinPosted on May 1, 2008 | 3 CommentsIf your legal pad and seating chart with one-inch squares are no longer cutting it to manage all the information you learn during voir dire, keep reading. The challenges for the trial lawyer during voir dire are many. Establishing rapport, building a theme framework, and laying grounds for cause […] -
Caveats of the Death-Qualified Jury: Ways Capital Defense Attorneys Can Use Psycholegal Research to Their Advantage
by Brooke Butler, Ph.D.Posted on May 1, 2008 | 3 CommentsWhat is Death Qualification? Death qualification is a process unique to capital trials in which venirepersons (i.e., prospective jurors) are questioned about their beliefs regarding the death penalty. In order to be eligible for capital jury service, a venireperson must be able and willing to consider both legal […] -
How to Successfully Integrate an iPod into Your Litigation Practice
by David W. MykelPosted on May 1, 2008 | No CommentsApple’s iPod has infiltrated every aspect of our lives (music, videos, movies, television), so it is no surprise that it is now being used in litigation practices nationwide. In this article, I will walk you through the various ways in which you can turn an iPod into an effective ally […] -
Witness Preparation: Hidden False Assumptions, Real Truths and Recommendations (Part One)
by David Illig, Ph.D.Posted on May 1, 2008 | No CommentsIntroduction Attorneys and witnesses make basic assumptions that greatly impact their behavior both in preparation for testimony and testimony itself. Some of the assumptions are accurate, very obvious and attorneys consciously know they are using these assumptions. These assumptions are “in awareness and fully conscious” to attorneys and witnesses. […]