Law 101: Introduction to Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert
This course was produced by the National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law (NCSTL) at Stetson University College of Law with funding from the National Institute of Justice under award number 2003-IJ-CX-K024.
This course provides 13 modules and this introduction which is designed to give a comprehensive discussion of recommended practices for the forensic expert to follow when preparing for and testifying in court.
Because laws may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, experts are advised to check with local attorney(s) and become familiar with the laws applicable in the court where they will testify.
The thirteen modules include:
- Sources of Scientific Evidence
- Report Writing and Supporting Documentation
- Importance of Case Preparation
- Subpoenas vs. Promises to Appear
- Affidavits
- Being a Court-Appointed Expert
- Discovery
- General Testifying Tips
- Depositions
- Pretrial
- Trial
- Post-Trial, Pre-Sentencing
- Ethics for Experts
