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Interpreting Evidence Bernard Robertson

Interpreting Evidence By Bernard Robertson

Interpreting Evidence by Bernard Robertson


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Summary

This volume describes the principles of interpretation which are applicable to all forms of scientific evidence. Case studies illustrate the operation of the principles of interpretation and also show how the problems which arise in certains cases can be avoided.

Interpreting Evidence Summary

Interpreting Evidence: Evaluating Forensic Science in the Court Room by Bernard Robertson

An attorney and an expert in using probability in decision making describe a powerful new approach to presenting scientific evidence and cross examining expert witnesses in court. Using clear practical terms, they explain the principles of interpretation applicable to all forms of scientific evidence. These principles demonstrate how evidence should be imparted by expert witnesses as well as considered and combined with other evidence by jurors. Authentic case studies illustrate the operation of interpretation principles and how the problems which arose in these cases should have been avoided. Specific evidential areas covered include database matching, transfer evidence, blood and DNA evidence, fingerprints, handwriting and behavioral evidence.

About Bernard Robertson

Bernard Robertson is a qualified barrister at the Inner Temple in London and is currently senior lecturer in the Department of Business Law at Massey University, New Zealand. Professor G. A. (Tony) Vignaux is Professor of Operations Research at the Institute of Statistics and Operations Research, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Both authors have co-written numerous articles and conference papers on the interpretation of forensic scientific evidence and on reasoning in evidence generally.

Table of Contents

Interpreting Scientific Evidence. The Alternative Hypothesis. Explaining the Strength of Evidence. The Case as a Whole. Errors of Thinking. Classical Statistics and Database Matching. Transfer Evidence. Blood and DNA Evidence. Other Scientific Evidence. Implications for the Legal System. Conclusion. Appendix. Select Bibliography. Index.

Additional information

GOR003227135
9780471960263
0471960268
Interpreting Evidence: Evaluating Forensic Science in the Court Room by Bernard Robertson
Used - Very Good
Hardback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
19950815
262
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