Expert Witness Testimony: Direct and Cross Examination
Answer the following questions separately :
1. Describe some strategies or tactics you may use to avoid defensiveness and maintain composure during cross examination.
2. When preparing with a retaining/agreeing attorney prior to testimony, what are some areas you would want to make sure you discuss with them
Assigned Readings:
Barsky Chapters 5, 7 (pgs 207-215)
Brodsky Chapters 1, 6, 11, 13, 21, 23, 33, 36, 40, 47, 49, 51, 54
Video: Casey Anthony Trial, Sally Karioth (5 minutes). Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79P pXm45xwU
Video: Harris Trial, defense expert (4 minutes) Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=lBBylF6iC34&t=8s
Video: Jeffrey Dahmer Trial, Dr. Judith Becker (7 minutes). Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi7LMtc1TuU
Video: Dr. Newman, diagnosis testimony (8 minutes). Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=IExv_ceLQHQ
Video: Dr. Prichard, penalty phase of trial (1 hour 30 minutes) Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV6SmHrsGOo
Books:
Barsky,A.E.(2012). CliniciansinCourt,SecondEdition.GuilfordPress;NewYork,NewYork.(ISBN 978-1-4625-0355-1)
Brodsky,S.L.(2012). TestifyinginCourt:GuidelinesandMaximsfortheExpertWitness,Second Edition. American PsychologicalAssociation; Washington, DC. (ISBN 978-1-4338-1212-5)
