The effect of prior experience on expert witnesses' opinions

The effect of prior experience on expert witnesses' opinions

This article presents the results of a study into possible bias in expert witness testimony. Specifically it is concerned with the effect of previous expert witness experience on subsequent testimony. Reference is made to research into other variables which affect the witnesses' opinions. The s...

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Veröffentlicht in:Criminal justice review (Atlanta, Ga.) Ga.), 1985-09, Vol.10 (2), p.18-21
Hauptverfasser: Homant, Robert J., Kennedy, Daniel B.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
COURT RULES AND PROCEDURE
CRIMINAL LAW
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
EVIDENCE
Expert witness testimony
INSANITY AND CRIME
Mental disorders
WITNESSES
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Zusammenfassung:This article presents the results of a study into possible bias in expert witness testimony. Specifically it is concerned with the effect of previous expert witness experience on subsequent testimony. Reference is made to research into other variables which affect the witnesses' opinions. The study was made in the light of criticisms of the insanity defence.
ISSN:0734-0168
1556-3839
DOI:10.1177/073401688501000203