Amicus Brief - ️️legal documents filed in appellate court cases by non-litigants with
a strong interest in the subject matter. The briefs advise the court of relevant, additional
information or arguments that the court might wish to consider.
The primary purpose for having a FP testify in co...
WMU PSY 3260 Exam 1 - Wright
Amicus Brief - ✔️✔️legal documents filed in appellate court cases by non-litigants with
a strong interest in the subject matter. The briefs advise the court of relevant, additional
information or arguments that the court might wish to consider.
The primary purpose for having a FP testify in court - ✔️✔️Their primary purpose is to
educate the court with information based on their assessments and results, without
regard to the potential benefit of the examiner
Definition of Forensic Psychology - ✔️✔️Any application of psychological research,
methods, theory, and practice to a task faced by the legal system
Role of Forensic Psychologist when testifying in a trial - ✔️✔️Trial consultant/assist
with jury selection
Consultant to judges
Advisor to legislators on public policy
Fact witness vs Expert witness - ✔️✔️Fact witnesses actually saw the crime happen.
Expert witnesses are supposed to be impartial, is not an advocate, and possesses
knowledge about crimes and how they tend to happen not necessarily having seen the
crime in question.
Voir Dire - ✔️✔️"To speak the truth" - The process is mandated by both federal and
state statutes. Picking jury??
Types of punishment in Civil Trials - ✔️✔️It could result in monetary fines or lost of
custody
Types of punishment in Criminal Trials - ✔️✔️It could result in loss of freedom
What is a mediator and who can serve in that role? - ✔️✔️A mediator helps resolve
legal disputes to prevent a trial.
A forensic psychologist can be a mediator.
Roles of Forensic Psychologist - ✔️✔️Consultant to law enforcement and other HR
occupations
Evaluator and expert witness
Educator and researcher
Mediator in settling disputes
Trial consultant/assist with jury selection
Consultant to Judges
Advisor to legislators
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