By Hayes Hunt and Joshua Ruby In a world where the overwhelming majority of cases never make it to trial, depositions take on outsized importance. They will almost certainly be the only in-person testimony either party has the opportunity to…
Monthly Archives: July 2014
ABA Blawg 100 – From the Sidebar
Please consider nominating From the Sidebar for the ABA Blawg 100. In years past, we have been awarded the ABA Blawg 100 and ask that you help us continue our tradition. We really appreciate all your support and interest in our legal…
Psychology In the Courtroom – Is Social Science “Common Sense” or a Tool to Correct Juror Misconceptions?
By Thomas G. Wilkinson and Thomas M. O’Rourke The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently issued two decisions regarding the use of social science experts in criminal cases. As noted by University of Pittsburgh law professor David Harris, however, the opinions appear…
Tagged with: Alicia case, Criminal Law, Expert Testimony, Eyewitnesses Expert, False Confession, Jurors, Jury Persuasion, Social Science Law, Trial Practice, Walker case
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