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  • Inside the Robe, A Judge's Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America

    by katherine mader ...
    COURTHOUSE CONFIDENTIALTo most people, judges are mysterious creatures. As Anthony Bourdain invited readers to follow him behind the scenes of the restaurant business in his bestseller, Kitchen Confidential, and Caitlin Doughty's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes was a revealing peak into the mysteries of what happens after death inside a mortuary, Inside the Robe shines a bright spotlight into the hidden ... Read more

    Free

  • MacCarthy on Cross-Examination

    by Terence F. MacCarthy ...
    Learn how to look good on cross, even when the witness is not cooperating. Terence MacCarthy is synonymous with effective cross-examination. For 40 years he has been the head of the Federal Defender's Office in Chicago, and is among the top CLE instructors in the nation owing to his lectures on cross-examination technique. And now, Terence MacCarthy has literally written the book on cross ... Read more

    85,21 €

  • Framed

    Why Michael Skakel Spent Over a Decade in Prison for a Murder He Didn't Commit

    by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ...
    The New York Times bestseller – now in paperback, with a new afterword“A must-read for those who care about justice and integrity in our public institutions.” —Alan M. Dershowitz, Esq.The Definitive Story of One of the Most Infamous Murders of the Twentieth Century and the Heartbreaking Miscarriage of Justice That FollowedOn Halloween, 1975, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley’s body was found brutally ... Read more

    12,60 €

  • Alegato Juicio Esma III

    30, 31 de marzo y 4 de abril de 2016. Querella: Justicia ya!

    by Colectivo Justicia Ya! ...
    Series series Colección de Estudios sobre Genocidio
    A partir de la reapertura de los juicios en 2005 se han desarrollado procesos judiciales contra los responsables del genocidio en todas las provincias donde existen denuncias. Se juzgaron los crímenes cometidos por más de mil represores en más de 700 lugares de detención y muchos otros quedan aún en etapa de investigación, esperando la apertura de nuevos procesos. Los juicios han permitido abrir ... Read more

    9,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Cold Fury

    by David J Cooper ...
    The summer of 1960s Staffordshire should have been remembered for carefree days and quiet village life.Instead, it became a time of fear.When children begin to disappear, a wave of anxiety sweeps across the communities surrounding Cannock Chase. Rumours spread from street to street. Parents keep a closer watch on their children. Neighbours become suspicious of strangers. With each new development, ... Read more

    4,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Automatism as a Defence

    by John Rumbold ...
    Automatism is a notoriously difficult subject for law students, lawyers and judges. This book explores the science and medicine of sleep disorders and examines how the criminal process deals with such disorders when presented as a defence. It systematically examines the legal doctrines involved, and their implications for the use of the evidence key to establishing automatism, while also exploring ... Read more

    57,39 €

  • Images with Impact

    Design and Use of Winning Trial Visuals

    by Kerri L. Ruttenberg ...
    Many studies have been conducted over the years on the importance of visual perception and visual communication. The consistent takeaway is that using visuals makes a difference in how humans communicate. And then there’s the jury setting itself—it is like no other. And that matters, too. Appreciating how jury trials are fundamentally different from other communication settings is critical to the ... Read more

    85,21 €

  • Science, Pseudo-science, Non-sense, and Critical Thinking

    Why the Differences Matter

    by Gershon Ben-Shakhar, Marianna Barr ...
    Science, Pseudo-science, Non-sense, and Critical Thinking shines an unforgiving light on popular and lucrative ‘miraculous’ practices that promise to offer answers during times of trouble. Throughout the book, the authors unfold the fallacies underlying these practices, as well as consumers’ need and desire to believe in them.Adopting a scientific approach, the book critically evaluates research ... Read more

    37,85 €

  • Tainted Witness

    Why We Doubt What Women Say About Their Lives

    by Leigh Gilmore ...
    Series series Gender and Culture Series
    In 1991, Anita Hill's testimony during Clarence Thomas's Senate confirmation hearing brought the problem of sexual harassment to a public audience. Although widely believed by women, Hill was defamed by conservatives and Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court. The tainting of Hill and her testimony is part of a larger social history in which women find themselves caught up in a system that ... Read more

    22,99 €

  • COMMIS d'OFFICE

    Chroniques de garde à vue

    by Thierry Chevillard ...
    Pour la première fois un avocat au barreau de Paris livre son expérience dans l'assistance des personnes placées en garde à vue, un moment critique qui place l'individu en situation de privation de liberté alors qu'il n'est pas encore jugé. La tension nerveuse de ces situations est extrême, et le stress des mis en cause, parfois même des enquêteurs dans certaines circonstances, est palpable. C’est ... Read more

    12,99 €

  • SURVIVING THE WITNESS BOX

    expert opinion in court

    by Phil Watts ...
    How well you survive the court experience will be determined not only by your performance in the witness box, but also upon the quality of your report and the way in which you deal with the briefing lawyer. "Surviving the Witness Box" demonstrates that these skills, and many others, can be learned, particularly once you understand the rules of the legal "game". "Surviving the Witness Box" is a ... Read more

    7,41 €

  • The Expert Expert

    The Path to Prosperity and Prominence as an Expert Witness

    by Douglas L. Field ...
    Experts occupy a unique position in the litigation process. The law and the courts give them automatic authority and credibility at the outset. But the greatest challenge for experts as they navigate the court process is to preserve that high level of credibility going forward. In The Expert Expert, author Douglas L. Field presents detailed information to help an expert professional become an ... Read more

    8,68 €

  • KIF

    by Bob J. Zehmer ...
    Routes bribery fight against crime mafia-style organizations connections with hard drugs money laundering and even more disquieting world scenarios A trip among the illicit traffics and the main characters in an ongoing foul play. You will unlikely find such impressive information about hashish drug-trafficking economic backstage and interviews with traffickers and police officers all rallied in ... Read more

    5,46 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Psychology of Cross-Examination: Reading Minds in Court

    by MONIRUZ ZAMAN ...
    Unlock the secrets of courtroom strategy with The Psychology of Cross-Examination: Reading Minds in Court —your ultimate guide to mastering the art of asking the right questions, reading witnesses, and ethically influencing outcomes.Cross-examination isn't just about evidence—it's about understanding human behavior, anticipating responses, and guiding perception. Whether you are a law student, a ... Read more

    Was 7,49 € Now 5,99 €

  • Federal Rules Of Evidence 2025 Edition

    With Advisory Committee Notes, Internal Cross-References, Statutory and Landmark Case Supplement | Recent Amendments and Practical Exercises

    by ProCore Mastery ...
    Series Book 1 - ProCore Mastery Blueprints
    Master Evidence Law with Strategic Analysis and Practical Courtroom SkillsStop memorizing rules-start thinking like a lawyer.This comprehensive Federal Rules of Evidence study guide goes beyond basic rule explanations to teach you the strategic thinking and practical skills needed to excel in law school, pass the bar exam, and succeed in legal practice.What Makes This Guide Different:���� ... Read more

    28,61 €

  • Recollections of an Alienist, Personal and Professional

    by Allan McLane Hamilton ...
    "Dr. Allan McLane Hamilton's 'Recollections' throw light on some of the historic murder trials in which he took part...as an alienist and as citizen he is one of our foremost Americans." -NY Times, Jan. 14, 1917"Shortly after Thaw murdered Stanford White in New York City...Thaw's family retained Allan McLane Hamilton (I1848-1919), the leading forensic alienist of his era...interviewed Thaw on four ... Read more

    0,90 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Witsec

    Inside the Federal Witness Protection Program

    by Pete Earley ...
    The “fascinating” (The Washington Post) true story behind the foundation of the Federal Witness Protection Program and the mob informants, killers, white-collar con men, and ordinary people caught up in a life-and-death game of deception in the name of justice“By turns hilarious and horrifying . . . a lively and unusual glimpse inside an operation obsessed with secrecy.”—Milwaukee Journal ... Read more

    6,46 €

  • Entre doute et conviction

    Plongée dans l'univers d'une jurée d'assises

    by Jennifer Del Pino ...
    Series series Témoignage, biographie
    Plongée dans l’univers d’une jurée d’assisesÉcrire n’est pas anodin, écrire libère et soulage.Ce procès m’a marquée au point de ne jamais vouloir l’oublier. Je continuais à le vivre, à le réfléchir, à le ressentir. Cette intensité était si forte, si intense, qu’elle m’était devenue douloureuse. Alors, j’ai écrit. Car écrire est devenu pour moi un moyen de me libérer, tout en inscrivant cette ... Read more

    5,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Effective Depositions, Second Edition

    by Henry L. Hecht ...
    Effective Depositions is a comprehensive, practical guide through every stage of the deposition process. It concisely covers the law of depositions and related discovery issues and gives a clear, thorough understanding of the process and its practical challenges so that either taker or defender can make the best use of the opportunities the process offers. Whether you are a seasoned veteran of ... Read more

    98,25 €

  • The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cross-Examination

    by Samuel A. Stern ...
    Written by an experienced trial lawyer, this book will help you understand the art of cross-examination. Not only will it prepare you for the courtroom, but it will also help you become a successful lawyer.One of the most well-known courtroom situations, the cross-examination is the formal interrogation of a witness called by the other party in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony ... Read more

    30,95 €

  • Cross-Examining Psychiatrists and Psychologists

    A Practical Guide

    by Alan T. Radnor ...
    Psychiatrists’ and psychologists' input holds a somewhat unique position in the medical-legal world. Though sometimes based on testing, their opinions are primarily based on the subjective activity of talking to their patients. This means the accuracy of the historical facts of a case becomes even more important. Relatedly, psychiatrists and psychologists are notoriously slippery witnesses and it ... Read more

    100,80 €

  • Cross Examination

    A Primer for the Family Lawyer

    by Stephen Gassman ...
    In direct examination, you are directing the witness, with the witness being permitted to answer in narrative form. In cross examination, you are leading the witness, with the goal of the witness giving a monosyllabic answer of "yes" or "no." Stated otherwise, direct examination builds, while cross examination leads. If performed correctly, in direct examination, you guide the witness; in cross ... Read more

    58,93 €

  • Testimony/Bearing Witness

    Epistemology, Ethics, History and Culture

    Edited by Sybille Krämer, Sigrid Weigel ...
    What is the epistemological value of testimony? What role does language, images, and memory play in its construction? What is the relationship between the person who attests and those who listen? Is bearing witness a concept that is exclusively based in interpersonal relations? Or are there other modes of communicating or mediating to constitute a constellation of testimony?Testimony/Bearing ... Read more

    48,54 €

  • Je suis morte ce jour-là

    by Sylvia Peromingo, Sophie Blandinières ...
    5 septembre 2010 : Sylvia blêmit. Elle apprend l’assassinat sauvage de Natacha, une jeune femme qu’elle ne connaît pas mais qui lui ressemble beaucoup. L’homme accusé du meurtre, en revanche, elle le connaît. Le jeudi 20 mai 2004, il l’a agressée en plein jour dans le parc de Suresnes alors qu’elle faisait son jogging. Jetée au fond d’un ravin, violée pendant deux heures, Sylvia a cru qu’elle ... Read more

    12,99 €