| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Authors; List of Cases; 1: Introduction; References; 2: The Divide between Science and Law; The Nature of the Beast; The Fallibilities of Forensic Science Evidence; The Perceived Credibility of Forensic Science Evidence; What I Mean by the Art of Science; References; 3: The Gatekeeper Function; Admitting Scientific Evidence in Court; The Law on Expert Opinion Evidence; Breaches in the Gate; Trespassing through the Gates; Closing the Gate; References; 4: During the Trial |
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Getting a Second OpinionOpen and Shut; Jolly Jumper; A Single Fall; Too Many Injuries; Damaging Quarter; Truly Negligent Care; When I Decline; Father Taking the Fall; Pessimism; Benign Fracture; Beleaguered Nanny; Chronic versus Acute Injuries; Expert Witnesses and the Preliminary Investigation; Bouncy Chair Case; The Babysitter; Brittle Bone Disease; Boyfriend's Exclusive Opportunity?; R. v. Redden; Unfortunate Fall; Amber's Case; R. v. Tom; Expert Witness Presentation; Come Down to Their Level; Hired Guns; R. v. H.; Prevnar Side Effects; Temporary Brittle Bone Disease; R. v. Sands-Way |
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For the CourtLawyers and the Art of Science; Issue Identification; Cross-Examination and the Art of Science; References; 5: Earlier Opportunities; Lost Opportunities; Drowning Instead of Sexual Assault; Flawed Medical Advice; On Appeal?; Nonadversarial Alternatives?; Lack of Implementation; Long Term Savings; Avoiding Stress; References; 6: Concluding Thoughts; Science for Lawyers and Judges; Improving the Forensic Science Community; References; Index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Ferguson, Charles, 1932-
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Evidence, Expert -- Canada
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Pediatricians -- Canada -- Biography
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LAW -- Civil Procedure.
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LAW -- Legal Services.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- Judicial Branch.
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Evidence, Expert
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Pediatricians
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Canada
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Milward, David Leo, 1974- author.
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| ISBN |
9781315229706 |
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1315229706 |
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9781351859851 |
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1351859854 |
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9781351859868 |
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1351859862 |
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9781351859844 |
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1351859846 |
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