Download or read book Winning Court Testimony for Law Enforcement Officers written by Matthew Medina and published by LLP. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking criminals off the street is only the BEGINNING of your challenge as a law enforcement professional. The nextand potentially most importantchallenge is being effective in court and winning your case. Heres the key to ensuring you are ready! Matthew Medina, a highly seasoned police professional, Assistant States Attorney and author who has appeared in court literally thousands of times, will share his courtroom wisdom to help you. Each chapter includes a helpful summary of the information covered and a collection of true & false and multiple choice review questions to solidify your understanding. This incredibly understandable, engaging (and fascinating!) look at the art and science of the court is perfect for all law enforcement professionals, from early stage officers to experienced veterans.
Download or read book THE POLICE OFFICER IN THE COURTROOM written by Don Lewis and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this text is to guide and instruct the reader in all areas crucial to the effective presentation of evidence in criminal courtroom cases and to emphasize the importance of the part played by the proper advance preparation of reports and evidence prior to getting into the courtroom. The text clearly indicates how closely an officer's credibility is tied to his or her investigative report. The book thoroughly examines the various problems of evidence holding that often arise during the time between arrest and trial, and the steps that can be taken to ensure a smooth flowing presentation during the trial. The text discusses and instructs in great detail on the many facets of direct-examination and also takes the reader into the world which the officer-witness dreads most, that of cross-examination. Through sample testimony, the officer is instructed in how to recognize and understand the defense strategies employed in each of many different situations as well as in how to turn attacks by a defense attorney to the officer's own benefit. Many practical question-and-answer courtroom scenarios are provided as examples. In addition to direct- and cross-examination, other major sections of the book include the complete trial process, report writing, the pre-trial process, and the use of exhibits. Whether used as a reference or a textbook, this text will provide the police officer with the necessary tools to develop confidence, ability, and control in presenting courtroom testimony.
Download or read book How to Testify in Court written by Daniel A. Bellemare and published by Cowansville [Quebec] : Éditions Y. Blais. This book was released on 1985 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Courtroom Survival written by Devallis Rutledge and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COURTROOM SURVIVAL is essential for any communications or mock trail training. It explains how to present a winning case and avoid credibility-destroying tactics! Rutledge includes tested examples of winning techniques needed to become an expert at effective and comfortable testimony. Rutledge gives insight that only a police officer turned prosecutor can provide.
Download or read book Testifying in Court written by John J. Burke and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Courtroom Testimony written by Kevin Tierney and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Law Enforcement Officer s Guide to Testifying in Court written by James M. Vukelic and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Law Enforcement Officer's Guide to Testifying in Court takes the fear and mystery out of courtroom proceedings as Vukelic offers practical advice on testifying in court. Officers are shown how to become excellent witnesses by knowing what to anticipate during cross-examination, the tricks used by lawyers at trial, and much more. This book offers information gained from discussions with thousands of jurors and scores of attorneys, observations from the bench, and other research. It is peppered with examples, many of them excerpted from actual trials. Vukelic shows officers how to shine on cross-examination, use courtroom rules to their advantage, improve their communication skills, and handle depositions. He also describes trial procedures from an insider's viewpoint as he takes readers through every step of the judicial process--from writing an arrest report through trial. Whether an officer has never been to court or has testified dozens of times, A Law Enforcement Officer's Guide to Testifying in Court will improve his or her ability to communicate with, and persuade, a judge and jury. "Being a witness is never easy. Being a witness for the first time is painful... A Law Enforcement Officer's Guide to Testifying in Court provides substantial guidance to those who are unfamiliar with testifying... Although the outcome of my first trial was positive, I am certain that I would have been a more comfortable and more effective witness had I read this book prior to appearing in court." -- Tom "Tad" Hughes, University of Louisville, Criminal Justice Review, Spring 2004
Download or read book Issues and Cases in Law Enforcement written by James J. Vardalis and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2010 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Law enforcement and community concerns continue to change and become more challenging for police personnel. The actions of police officers at the time of an event and their response to crime problems have a direct correlation to the successful prosecution of the offender. Law enforcement officers must use all available resources in order to develop the skills and the ability to analyze and understand complex materials and investigations. Issues and Cases in Law Enforcement presents a variety of stimulating cases and issues that provoke critical analysis of emerging issues in the field. The cases contained in this text are designed to confront difficult decision-making issues, force officers and students of criminal justice to identify essential information, analyze facts appropriately, identify mistakes, recognize alternatives, choose alternatives, and make reasonable conclusions. The text also incorporates the opportunity for open exploration of these sensitive issues, with an understanding of cultural and racial concerns, and the promotion of a productive discussion regarding critical topics. The complexities of proper case presentation, testimony, and prosecution in today's environment necessitate that law enforcement officers and students of criminal justice have a clear understanding of contemporary dilemmas. This book will enable the officer and students of criminal justice to write clear and comprehensive reports to document complicated events, to clearly articulate intricate details in a court of law, and react appropriately to people with varied problems and perceptions.
Download or read book Evidence for the Law Enforcement Officer written by Gilbert B. Stuckey and published by Gregg Division McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1979 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book DUI Law Enforcement Strategies written by and published by Aspatore Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DUI Law Enforcement Strategies is an authoritative, insiders perspective on the procedures utilized by law enforcement officers for correctly identifying a potential DUI offense and making an arrest. Featuring law enforcement officials from across the country, these experts guide the reader through the key steps in the process of determining whether or not someone is driving while under the influence from the initial traffic stop to testifying in court. Discussing the role and responsibilities of the arresting officer in a DUI case, the authors explain how results from faceto- face observations, roadside field sobriety tests, and scientific blood-alcohol screenings are interpreted and what measures are taken to eliminate error. From the types of DUI training available to law enforcement officers and the most effective ways of documenting evidence to the preparation necessary to appear as a court witness, these officers break down the common misconceptions regarding law enforcement involvement with DUI violations and provide insight on how these cases are handled in court. DUI Law Enforcement Strategies is an eye-opening resource for prosecutors and defense attorneys alike on understanding how law enforcement actions and documentation can impact a case. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great law enforcement minds of today, as these experienced officers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this increasingly-regulated legal issue.
Download or read book The Hip Pocket Guide to Testifying in Court written by Marc Garfinkle and published by . This book was released on 2010-11-26 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The original. The classic. This pocket-sized manual tells you what to expect when you go to court, and how to do your best when you testify. Whether you a are party to a lawsuit, accused of a crime, wn eyewitness or an expert witness, this book can help you testify more effectively. Easy-to-read you know about something and it offers tips, techniques and warnings to get you through your testimony comfortably and off the stand quickly.This is must reading for people who must testify for any reason. Originally written by a trial lawyer and law professor as a guide for his clients and witnesses, the Hip-Pocket Guide became popular among other attorneys. The internet edition is used for training by governmental and police agencies from coast to coast in training their people who testify. This Amazon.com selection is the first true pocket-sized edition of this long-popular booklet. This is a quick read, chock full of information, with a few smiles thrown in.
Download or read book Defensible Policies written by Raymond W. Beach, Jr. and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-05-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on an FBI study involving face-to-face interviews with individuals who had murdered law enforcement officers, this book provides a guide to identifying where new police protection policies are needed and how to develop, implement, and defend them. Topics include writing and reviewing draft policies, training and enforcement, ongoing evaluation, and steps to take if an action based on policy comes under litigation. The book contains discussion questions in each chapter, case studies, and a discussion of expert witnesses and court testimony.
Download or read book Briefs of Leading Cases in Law Enforcement written by Rolando V. del Carmen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-19 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth edition of Briefs of Leading Cases in Corrections provides accurate and concise coverage of topics of vital importance to criminal justice personnel - prison law, probation, parole, the death penalty, juvenile justice, and sentencing. Each chapter contains an introduction to the topic area, making the book more user-friendly and a better source of succinct legal information than before.
Download or read book Criminal Evidence for the Law Enforcement Officer written by Norman M. Garland and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 2000 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical text, appropriate for students in career-oriented law enforcement programs, has been thoroughly updated and carefully revised for improved clarity and comprehension. Relevant court decisions are discussed to the extent necessary to illustrate the rules explained. The text is supported by a unique interactive Study Guide with Applications and Landmark Cases CD-ROM containing objective questions and interesting scenarios and games, case briefs, opinions, and related documents for more than 50 landmark cases.
Download or read book True Witness written by James M. Doyle and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-12-23 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Honest but mistaken eyewitnesses are the leading cause of wrongful convictions in the United States. As the innocent go to prison their lives are shattered; as the criminal goes free, the public remains vulnerable. With a vivid cast of brilliant scientists, street-wise cops, and former prosecutors--all haunted by the legacy of wrongful convictions, some directly involved with one--Doyle sheds light on the intersection of personal ambition, legal and political principles, and scientific inquiry. He highlights real possibilities for improved identification, their challenges to the legal tradition, and persuasively argues that the promises of improved justice must be realized before another wrongful conviction lets the guilty go free. This is an important look at a pressing issue in the news with every exoneration.
Download or read book Courtroom Testimony for Emergency Responders written by Cliff Munson and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Cliff Munson's new book, Courtroom Testimony for Emergency Responders, will help first responders prepare for court appearances in criminal trials. Capt. Munson takes readers step-by-step through documenting the fire scene to dealing with arson victims in the aftermath of trial. Written from an arson investigator's perspective, the book offers tips and strategies for a successful courtroom appearance that can be used by anyone faced with the daunting task of testifying in a criminal trial—firefighters, fire investigators, EMS personnel, police officers, and private investigators.
Download or read book Police Interrogation and American Justice written by Richard A. Leo and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Read him his rights." We all recognize this line from cop dramas. But what happens afterward? In this book, Richard Leo sheds light on a little-known corner of our criminal justice system--the police interrogation. Incriminating statements are necessary to solve crimes, but suspects almost never have reason to provide them. Therefore, as Leo shows, crime units have developed sophisticated interrogation methods that rely on persuasion, manipulation, and deception to move a subject from denial to admission, serving to shore up the case against him. Ostensibly aimed at uncovering truth, the structure of interrogation requires that officers act as an arm of the prosecution. Skillful and fair interrogation allows authorities to capture criminals and deter future crime. But Leo draws on extensive research to argue that confessions are inherently suspect and that coercive interrogation has led to false confession and wrongful conviction. He looks at police evidence in the court, the nature and disappearance of the brutal "third degree," the reforms of the mid-twentieth century, and how police can persuade suspects to waive their Miranda rights. An important study of the criminal justice system, Police Interrogation and American Justice raises unsettling questions. How should police be permitted to interrogate when society needs both crime control and due process? How can order be maintained yet justice served?
