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Online Directories of Expert Witnesses
Expert witnesses can have the power to greatly influence the outcome of a court case. It is important that a professional witness has the right qualifications and skills.
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Going Pro with Adventure Sports - Consulting
Adventure skills consultants need a high level of competence and work gigs as diverse as solving forensic mysteries, advising foreign governments, and rigging movie sets.
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MY WORST TRIAL EXPERIENCE EVER
More details on the exciting world of court testimony.
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Your Honor, I Object: Court Testimony and the Expert Witness
If you think testifying in court leads to scenes like "L.A. Law" or "Perry Mason", think again.
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What is Forensic Psychiatry?
Forensic Psychiatry is a combination of the law and psychiatric practice that deals with issues like criminal responsibility.
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Computer Forensic Cases
Computer forensics or digital forensics cases range from mundane to the bizarre. Most include data recovery and expert witness testimony.
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The Importance of the American Jury
Juries have the important task of making life-altering decisions about money, freedom and life or death situations. Thus, serving on a jury is a very serious proposition.
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Secret Weapons
Attorneys who handle emotional distress claims often overlook a powerful weapon in the battle to help judges and juries understand complex psychological information.
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Careers: Forensic Nursing
The new and evolving specialty of forensic nursing is growing across the world and offers opportunities for people with interests in both medicine and law.
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Profile: Dr Henry C Lee
Dr. Henry C Lee is one of the most popular instructors in crime scenes, forensic evidence and criminal investigation in the law enforcement field.
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Restoring Trust to the Medical Justice System
Physicians, medical researchers and legislators have expressed increasing concern about whether the civil justice system is still best for trying medical liability cases.
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What is Computer Forensics?
Computer Forensics plays an important role in today's electronic world. The real test of its value lies in the integrity of the evidence collection.
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Are Juries to Blame for High Malpractice Awards?
Myth: Jurors usually favor plaintiffs in malpractice trials. Reality: Conscientious juries take their responsibility seriously and often find in favor of doctors.
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Judas Priest and Metal on Trial
In 1985, after hours of listening to Judas Priest's album "Stained Class," two Reno youth attempted to commit suicide sparking a court trial and national debate.
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The Islamic Marriage Contract in U.S. Courts
In the United States, where Islam is not widely understood, ensuring the legality of the Islamic marriage contract (nikkah) in U.S. courts presents special challenges.
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Prozac Mania
Can Prozac and similar drugs be responsible for some of the horrific stories we read about? Most of what we hear is speculation, but new studies - including some the drug companies themselves have conducted but have kept hidden from the public - are shedding new light on the topic.
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Culture Shock
Culture norms defense analyzed; recent cases and summary of the defense
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THE ONLINE GUIDE TO BEING AN EFFECTIVE WITNESS
A great deal of a forensic psychologists time is spent in the courtroom. Courtroom behavior can make or break a psychologists career. Provided is a guide on how a expert witness (or any witness for that matter) can be a successfull witness.
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The Family and Medical Leave Act
What expectant families need to know about work and their right to time off during pregnancy and after birth
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Advantages and Disadvantages of ADR
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to any process designed to resolve disputes that does not involve going to court. Like any process, ADR has pros and cons.
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Antisocial Personality Information
This interview series with forensic psychologist Duane Dobbert explores the world of the pathologically narcissistic.
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Antisocial Personality Types
Are there different degrees of Antisocial Personality Disorder, or is it all or nothing? Is recovery possible? Dr. Duane Dobbert shares his professional opinion.
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Book Review: Her Story by Charlotte S. Waisman
An excellent documentation of the contributions of 2000 American women from 1580 to 2008, many of whom have not been previously celebrated or recognized.
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Caylee Anthony's DNA and Family Guilt
Caylee Anthony's DNA has been discovered by authorities, yet where it was found has not been released, while the family continues to support her mother, Casey.
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Crime Scene by Larry Ragle
A criminalist explains all.
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Going Pro with Adventure Sports
Many climbers, cavers, whitewater river rats, and enthusiasts of other adventure sports want to turn their passions into careers. Getting a foot in the door is the key.
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P. D. James
A closer look at the life of gifted storyteller, P. D. James, author of the Adam Dalgliesh series.
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Who is Responsible When Your Tree Falls Down?
Many homeowners think that if their tree falls onto a neighbor's property that it's an act of God and they won't be responsible - this may not be the case.
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Airlines Must Pay Hearing Costs
Regarding its decision allowing disabled persons to travel with a necessary attendant at no extra fare, the Canadian Transportation Agency awards costs to the applicants.
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Causes of Antisocial Personality
Psychologist specializing in personality disorders discusses the possible etiology of antisocial personality.
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Characteristics of Antisocial Personalty
Psychologist Duane Dobbert discusses characteristic traits of the cold, calculating and violent antisocial personality; diagnosis Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD).
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Circumstantial Evidence in an American Trial
There are two types of evidence presented at a trial: direct evidence and circumstantial evidence. One, if believed directly proves a fact, the other implies a fact.
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Ford Escape And A Destroyed Engine
This weekly Q&A session answers your questions about cars and trucks. This week explores yet another instance of the results of an unneeded engine flush service.
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Forensic Anthropologist
War crimes, mass disasters and tsunamis - forensic anthropologists like Sue Black are part of the team of crime scene investors responsible for identifying the deceased.
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Math Problem Solving Stories and Case Studies
When math problems are based on real world situations, students internalize new information which prepares students to make connections with and between math concepts.
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New U.S. Online Gambling Law
Rep. Barney Frank is behind a new act to change current U.S. law that was "imprudently adopted" and infringes on liberty, he said at a press conference.
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Parental Alienation Syndrome
Much research has been done on PAS and HAP as to it's relevance in divorce and subsequent custody cases.
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Science Case Studies and Problem Based Learning
Engaging students in case studies takes the science content they are learning and places it a real world context to support their internalization of science knowledge.
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She Is Bipolar; Her Quadruplets Were Shaken
Social workers did not help Elizabeth Whittle get treatment for her bipolar disorder. Had she been treated, would her babies have been unharmed?
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Similarities Between Antisocial & Narcissism
This is one article from a series of interviews with Duane Dobbert in which we will explore various subtopics relating to Antisocial and Narcissistic personalities.
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Teaching American History Through Court Cases
Landmark Supreme Court cases form the core of a new and innovative way to study American History within the background of affected events and people.
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The Appeal by John Grisham
Are the judges in your area appointed or elected? If elected, are you sure that special interests are not manipulating your choices?
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The Death Penalty In The Military
Despite its lack of publicity, the death penalty in the U.S. military has a long history and a controversial application.
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Was Dr. Hawley Crippen Innocent?
One of the most notorious criminals in English history was convicted of murdering his wife in 1910; new evidence implies an innocent man was hanged.
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What is a Forensic Entomologist?
Forensic entomology is the use of insect knowledge in legal issues. Forensic entomologists are now coming into their own.
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ADD, ADHD and Antidepressant Drugs
Dr. Ann Blake Tracy makes a case that SSRI medications don't work the way doctors believe and may be responsible for some of the most horrific crimes of the last decade.
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An Introduction to Independent Fiduciaries
Matthew Hutcheson is an independent pension fiduciary that is well recognized and trusted in the world of finance, economics, and retirement plans.
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Can US States Afford the Death Penalty?
A study shows that some U.S. states could end up abolishing the death penalty. Teetering on bankruptcy these states may find they cannot afford the costs of capital cases
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Corpse by Jessica Snyder Sachs
Corpse: Nature, Forensics, and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death — a great book for forensics fiends
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Duane Dobbert Personality Disorders
Deceptively thin, but bursting with information, Dr. Duane Dobbert's new book is a winner as a brief but comprehensive reference.
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