1st Edition

Certified Forensic Consultant Body of Knowledge

    95 Pages
    by CRC Press

    95 Pages
    by CRC Press

    In a proper court setting, experts in various fields are often asked to provide testimony and evidence on numerous professional topics. To be able to effectively testify in a courtroom requires knowledge, training, experience, and expertise. The materials presented in Certified Forensic Consultant Body of Knowledge provide the necessary information to prepare and give effective testimony in a courtroom trial.

    This book covers all aspects of preparation and conduct during the trial process relevant to forensic expert consultants, with focused chapters that review the details of

    • The legal system
    • Marketing consultation services
    • Litigation processes, themes, and strategies
    • General legal principles
    • Expert witness payment
    • The discovery process
    • The forensic expert’s deposition
    • The trial process and the forensic expert’s role in it
    • Professional practices

    In using this book, readers will learn about the complete court process, from the opening arguments to the establishment of proper fees, ways to correctly testify in a professional manner, the forensic expert’s role in litigation, and the conclusion of the trial. The Certified Forensic Consultant Body of Knowledge provides a thorough guide to the process of giving forensic expert testimony in the courtroom.

    Understanding the Legal System
    Overview of the Court System
    State Courts
    Federal Courts
    An Understanding of the Court System
    Lawsuit Procedures

    Marketing Consultation Services
    Attorney Considerations in Contracting an Expert
    Expert Marketing Considerations
    Establishing Appropriate Consulting Fees
    Establishing Procedures for Contracts

    Litigation Processes, Themes, and Strategies
    Initial Interview of the Attorney and the Potential Client
    Attorney Considerations in Deciding to Use a Forensic Expert
    Disclosure Considerations for the Forensic Expert
    Discovery

    General Legal Principles
    Federal Rules of Civil Procedures
    Federal Rules of Evidence
    The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
    Motions and the Forensic Expert
    Typical Elements of a Negligence Claim
    Disclosing Notes in Accordance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

    Expert Witness Payment
    The Importance of Retention
    Methods for Collecting Various Consultation Fees
    Establishing Appropriate Consultation Fees
    Appropriate Retainer Etiquette

    The Discovery Process
    The Attorney’s Role
    The Forensic Expert’s Role
    The Inspection
    The Formal Written Report or Affidavit
    Reading the Subpoena

    The Forensic Expert’s Deposition
    Preparing for the Deposition
    The Deposition
    Conclusion of the Deposition
    After the Deposition

    The Trial
    The Role of the Forensic Expert in the Trial Strategy
    Preparing for Trial
    The Trial Process
    After the Trial

    Professional Practices
    The Role of Credibility, Reputation, and Professional Discipline in Forensic Consulting
    Stipulating Responsibilities to the Attorney
    Sharing Files Appropriately
    Final Billing
    Concluding on a Good Note
    References

    Biography

    American College of Forensic Examiners Institute