Scientific Evidence in Civil and Criminal Cases

Scientific Evidence in Civil & Criminal Cases is designed to provide those participating in trials with a concise understanding of the scope of the most commonly encountered types of expert testimony, & the nature of the results which may be expected from specialists. It explores both the potentialities & limitations of various types of expert proof. It considers qualifications needed for expertise in these various professional disciplines & discusses the status of the law concerning the various types of evidence encountered. The book first deals with the general concepts underlying expert opinion testimony, with the use of real & demonstrative evidence, & with opinion testimony of non-expert "skilled witnesses." It then turns in succession to expert testimony based upon the physical sciences, & expert witnesses in the biological & life sciences. Finally, the book explores expert testimony in the behavioral sciences.Moenssens, Andre A. is the author of 'Scientific Evidence in Civil and Criminal Cases' with ISBN 9781566628297 and ISBN 1566628296.