Forensic Ethics and the Expert Witness

Forensic Ethics and the Expert Witness by Philip J. Candilis, Robert Weinstock, Richard Martinez ; edited by Andrew Szanton.

The expert witness’ job is often described as a balancing act: duty to clients on the one hand, duty to society on the other. Forensic Ethics and the Expert Witness probes beyond this familiar conflict of interest framework to present a new, innovative model of professional ethics. Richly illustrate...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Candilis, Philip J. (Author), Weinstock, Robert (Author), Martinez, Richard (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Szanton, Andrew (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2007.
Edition:1st ed. 2007.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Psychology.
Clinical psychology.
Law.
Criminology.
Ethics.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • and Overview
  • The Problem of the Expert’s Ethics in Court
  • Cases and Examples Using the Approaches So Far
  • Approaches That Guide Ethical Behavior
  • Ethical Theories: Principled Models, Narrative Theory, and Professional Integrity
  • Theories and Perspectives from Other Quarters
  • Robust Professionalism: Beyond Role
  • Applying Theory to Practice
  • Ethical Reasoning for the Courtroom Expert.

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