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

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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The Expert Expert

The Path to Prosperity and Prominence as an Expert Witness

de 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 ... Leer más

$8.69 USD

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
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At the Devil's Table

The Untold Story of the Insider Who Brought Down the Cali Cartel

de William C. Rempel ...

In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells the harrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, an ordinary man facing an extraordinary dilemma—a man forced to risk everything to escape the powerful and treacherous Cali crime syndicate.Colombia in the 1990s is a country in chaos, as a weak government battles ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells the harrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, an ordinary man facing an extraordinary dilemma—a man forced to risk everything to escape the powerful and treacherous Cali crime syndicate.Colombia in the 1990s is a country in chaos, as a weak government battles
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Witsec

Inside the Federal Witness Protection Program

de 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 ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

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
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Greentown

Murder and Mystery in Greenwich, America's Wealthiest Community

de Timothy Dumas ...

The first edition of Greentown helped reopen one of America’s most shameful unsolved murder cases, the savage slaying of fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley in an exclusive enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut, the night before Halloween 1975. Soon after Martha’s body was discovered, attention focused on members of the Skakel family, who lived across the street from the Moxleys. Ethel Skakel and Robert ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

The first edition of Greentown helped reopen one of America’s most shameful unsolved murder cases, the savage slaying of fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley in an exclusive enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut, the night before Halloween 1975. Soon after Martha’s body was discovered, attention focused on members of the Skakel family, who lived across the street from the Moxleys. Ethel Skakel and Robert
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Convicting the Innocent

Where Criminal Prosecutions Go Wrong

de Brandon Garrett ...

This probing analysis of three of Giotto’s major works and the patrons who commissioned them goes beyond the clichés of Giotto as the founding figure of western painting. It traces the interactions between Franciscan friars and powerful bankers and illuminates the complex interactions between mercantile wealth and the iconography of poverty. ... Leer más

$32.79 USD

This probing analysis of three of Giotto’s major works and the patrons who commissioned them goes beyond the clichés of Giotto as the founding figure of western painting. It traces the interactions between Franciscan friars and powerful bankers and illuminates the complex interactions between mercantile wealth and the iconography of poverty.
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Framed

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

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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Expert Witness

The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance

de Ann Wolbert Burgess ...

From the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess’ personal experiences within the criminal justice system.Written through Burgess’ singular lens of compassion and ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

From the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess’ personal experiences within the criminal justice system.Written through Burgess’ singular lens of compassion and
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Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony

de IMS ExpertServices ...

Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony is the first in a series and presents strategies on how to conduct your expert witness business with an eye toward the rules on admissibility of expert testimony throughout the litigation process. This expert witness resource has broad application for all experts – regardless of discipline. It sheds light on how to avoid admissibility challenges and ... Leer más

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Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony is the first in a series and presents strategies on how to conduct your expert witness business with an eye toward the rules on admissibility of expert testimony throughout the litigation process. This expert witness resource has broad application for all experts – regardless of discipline. It sheds light on how to avoid admissibility challenges and
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Tainted Witness

Why We Doubt What Women Say About Their Lives

de 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 ... Leer más

$26.59 USD

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
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The Education of a Lawyer

Essential Skills and Practical Advice for Building a Successful Career

de Gary Muldoon ...

The Education of a Lawyer is a delightful read that provides invaluable advice about the practice of law. Written for aspiring and young attorneys, the book is a font of wisdom on a range of topics: legal writing, speaking, handling clients, staying current on the law, and managing all the relationships typically encountered by lawyers.Derived from the author’s decades of experience as a lawyer ... Leer más

$35.99 USD

The Education of a Lawyer is a delightful read that provides invaluable advice about the practice of law. Written for aspiring and young attorneys, the book is a font of wisdom on a range of topics: legal writing, speaking, handling clients, staying current on the law, and managing all the relationships typically encountered by lawyers.Derived from the author’s decades of experience as a lawyer
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SURVIVING THE WITNESS BOX

expert opinion in court

de 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 ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

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
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MacCarthy on Cross-Examination

de 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 ... Leer más

$93.59 USD

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
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MacCarthy on Impeachment

How to Find and Use These Weapons of Mass Destruction

de Sean Patrick MacCarthy Sean Patrick MacCarthy, Terence F. MacCarthy ...

Impeachment of witnesses is "an alien, mystifying, and obtuse area of the law," write the authors of MacCarthy on Impeachment. While there are many books on evidence and trial advocacy, there is very little written specifically on impeachment. For the trial lawyer and judge, it is one of the most confusing and misunderstood parts of the trial. Just as cross examination is the most difficult of ... Leer más

$50.99 USD

Impeachment of witnesses is "an alien, mystifying, and obtuse area of the law," write the authors of MacCarthy on Impeachment. While there are many books on evidence and trial advocacy, there is very little written specifically on impeachment. For the trial lawyer and judge, it is one of the most confusing and misunderstood parts of the trial. Just as cross examination is the most difficult of
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Viol, ce crime particulier

Une victime raconte

de Emilie K., Bernard Marc, Anne-Sophie Martin ...

Series series Société
« J’avais tout juste vingt-trois ans au moment des faits.J’ai pris soin de rapporter les éléments d’un point de vue affectif car, dans ce genre d’affaire, on est sans doute plus blessé dans son âme que dans son corps.Même si j’ai tenté d’être la plus juste possible dans la retranscription de mon histoire, il se peut que certaines informations soient incorrectes, déformées par le prisme des ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

« J’avais tout juste vingt-trois ans au moment des faits.J’ai pris soin de rapporter les éléments d’un point de vue affectif car, dans ce genre d’affaire, on est sans doute plus blessé dans son âme que dans son corps.Même si j’ai tenté d’être la plus juste possible dans la retranscription de mon histoire, il se peut que certaines informations soient incorrectes, déformées par le prisme des
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The Psychology of Cross-Examination: Reading Minds in Court

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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The Articulate Witness

An Illustrated Guide to Testifying Confidently Under Oath

de Marsha Hunter, Brian K Johnson ...

Every day in the United States, ordinary people are called to testify in court. Most of them have never been involved in a legal proceeding. But they have probably seen witnesses in high-profile trials on television, being harshly cross examined, looking nervous or anxious—perhaps even humiliated. The thought of testifying can be scary. Being subpoenaed can lead to weeks or months of anxiety until ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Every day in the United States, ordinary people are called to testify in court. Most of them have never been involved in a legal proceeding. But they have probably seen witnesses in high-profile trials on television, being harshly cross examined, looking nervous or anxious—perhaps even humiliated. The thought of testifying can be scary. Being subpoenaed can lead to weeks or months of anxiety until
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Effective Depositions, Second Edition

de 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 ... Leer más

$107.99 USD

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
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Evidence-based Investigative Interviewing

Applying Cognitive Principles

Edición de Jason J. Dickinson, Nadja Schreiber Compo, Rolando Carol, Bennett L. Schwartz, Michelle McCauley ...

For as long as we have been researching human memory, psychologists have been investigating how people remember and forget. This research is regularly drawn upon in our legal systems. Historically, we have relied upon eyewitness memory to help judge responsibility and adjudicate truth, but memory is malleable, prone to error, and susceptible to bias. Even confident eyewitnesses make mistakes, and ... Leer más

$63.99 USD

For as long as we have been researching human memory, psychologists have been investigating how people remember and forget. This research is regularly drawn upon in our legal systems. Historically, we have relied upon eyewitness memory to help judge responsibility and adjudicate truth, but memory is malleable, prone to error, and susceptible to bias. Even confident eyewitnesses make mistakes, and
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Arderá la memoria

Psicoanálisis, política y derecho en torno a las memorias del pasado reciente

de Jorge Torres Foa, Natalia Magrin ...

Series Libro 1 - Poliedros
Arderá la memoria es (…) un libro que propongo leer si se tiene la intención de pensar acerca de las experiencias que extreman el discurso de la técnica y sus usos en un campo de intervenciones atravesadas por la memoria. Pero aquí se trata de una memoria que oficia como nudo entre el derecho, los derechos humanos, la política, las derivas entre la ley y lo legítimo en los juicios por crímenes de ... Leer más

$6.24 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Arderá la memoria es (…) un libro que propongo leer si se tiene la intención de pensar acerca de las experiencias que extreman el discurso de la técnica y sus usos en un campo de intervenciones atravesadas por la memoria. Pero aquí se trata de una memoria que oficia como nudo entre el derecho, los derechos humanos, la política, las derivas entre la ley y lo legítimo en los juicios por crímenes de
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La falsa giustizia

La genesi degli errori giudiziari e come prevenirli

de Luciano Garofano, Maria Gaia Pensieri, Baldassare Lauria ...

Series series iSaggi
I casi giudiziari, in particolare gli omicidi, hanno sempre suscitato grande interesse nell’opinione pubblica. Negli ultimi anni, tuttavia, il dibattito e il confronto tra “innocentisti” e “colpevolisti” ha registrato un notevole incremento, grazie anche ai media che hanno portato il processo nelle nostre case, denunciando indagini non sempre perfette e sentenze spesso discutibili che hanno ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

I casi giudiziari, in particolare gli omicidi, hanno sempre suscitato grande interesse nell’opinione pubblica. Negli ultimi anni, tuttavia, il dibattito e il confronto tra “innocentisti” e “colpevolisti” ha registrato un notevole incremento, grazie anche ai media che hanno portato il processo nelle nostre case, denunciando indagini non sempre perfette e sentenze spesso discutibili che hanno
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Entre doute et conviction

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

de 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 ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
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Automatism as a Defence

de 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 ... Leer más

$59.99 USD

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
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Cross-Examination on Trial

Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials

de Jonathan Doak, John Jackson, Debbie Cooper, Candida Saunders, David Wright ...

Amid growing public concern about the negative effect cross-examination has on vulnerable witnesses, this book examines the effect of recent reforms to the practice across the different jurisdictions of the UK and Ireland.Drawing on observations and transcripts of trials and interviews with judges, advocates and intermediaries, the book provides an evaluation of cross-examination in trials ... Leer más

$43.19 USD

Amid growing public concern about the negative effect cross-examination has on vulnerable witnesses, this book examines the effect of recent reforms to the practice across the different jurisdictions of the UK and Ireland.Drawing on observations and transcripts of trials and interviews with judges, advocates and intermediaries, the book provides an evaluation of cross-examination in trials
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