Advanced Expert Witnessing for Forensic Laboratory Scientists
Advanced Expert Witnessing is a best-in-class learning experience for forensic science professionals looking to significantly strengthen their confidence, effectiveness, and professionalism in the courtroom.
Facilitator: John M. Collins MA, SHRM-SCP
Modality: Online (live, onsite available upon request)
Learning Days: 4
Learning Hours: 18
Average Hours Per Day: 4.5
Early Registration Fee: $440 per student
Late Registration Fee: $495 per student
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Welcome!
Course Information and Resources
Day 2 - Judicial Origins and Issues in Expert Witnessing
Understanding the legal and judicial foundations of expert witnessing
1
Good Morning!
2
Collaborative Exercise
3
The Federal Rules of Evidence
4
The Daubert/Frye Controversy
5
Expert Movie Scene - My Cousin Vinnie
6
Authoritative Institutional Opinions
7
A Search for the Truth? Really?
8
Example of Effective Expert Testimony
9
Exercise - The Story of Leonard and Cheryl
10
Final Day 2 Reflections
Day 3 - Mechanics and Phases of Expert Testimony
Understanding the expert witnessing process and how to engage each step with effectiveness.
1
Good Morning!
2
Collaborative Exercise
3
Ooops - Did that just happen?
4
The Witnessing Process
5
Performance and Fitness for Expert Witnessing
6
Example of Effective Expert Testimony
7
Cross Examination by F. Lee Baily
8
The Charlatan of Polk County, Florida
9
The Difficult Expert
10
Meet Judge Thomas Stanfa - Words of Advice
11
Final Day 3 Reflections
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