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...

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.