The psychological foundations of evidence law, Michael J. Saks and Barbara A. Spellman ; with a preface by Linda J. Demaine

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The psychological foundations of evidence law, Michael J. Saks and Barbara A. Spellman ; with a preface by Linda J. Demaine

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Michael J. Saks and Barbara A. Spellman ; with a preface by Linda J. Demaine

Instantiates

• The psychological foundations of evidence law

Publication

• New York | London, New York University Press, 2016

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-318) and index

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volume

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• nc

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rdacarrier

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text

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• txt

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rdacontent

Contents

Introduction : the crossroads of psychology and evidence law -- Part I. Minding the jury -- Judges versus juries : trying the facts -- Balancing acts -- Instructions to disregard and to limit use -- Part II. Judging the witness -- Witness the witness -- Character evidence : propensity and impeachment -- Part III. Other types of evidence -- Hearsay and exceptions -- Scientific and other expert evidence -- Conclusion: The lessons of psychology for evidence law -- Appendix A: Table of concepts -- Appendix B: Federal Rules of Evidence (abridged)

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24 cm.

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xiv, 325 pages

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9780814783870

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2015029140

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unmediated

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rdamedia

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• n

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illustrations

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99208480811001161

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• (OCoLC)906658662
• (OCoLC)ocn906658662