Forensic Ethics and the Expert Witness

• Main Authors: Candilis, Philip J. (Author), Weinstock, Robert (Author), Martinez, Richard (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2007.
• Subjects: Psychology.; Ethics.; Law.; Criminology.; Clinical psychology.; Law and Psychology.; Clinical Psychology.; Law, general.; Criminology & Criminal Justice.

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...