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Mock Juror Perceptions of Forensics

January 17, 2021 //  by Sarah Olson

Speakers: Brandon Garrett, Nicholas Scurich, and William Crozier. Presented by CSAFE. Recording available.

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Resource Category: TrainingsResource Source: CSAFEForensic Discipline: Experts, Firearms, Foundations of Forensics

Conviction set aside in 1993 Michigan cold case in dispute over DNA expert

December 9, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

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Article Source: Detroit Free PressForensic Discipline: DNA, Experts

Additional considerations for in-person mental health evaluations during the COVID-19 pandemic

November 5, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

I posted in June 2020 about conducting mental health evaluations on in-custody clients during the COVID-19 pandemic here. In some cases, evaluations have proceeded. In others, defense teams have sought motions to continue to the dangers inherent in-person mental health evaluations of in-custody clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration by epidemiologist Eric T. Lofgren, …

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Category: Practice TipsForensic Discipline: Experts, Mental Health

Forensic mental health evaluations during the COVID-19 pandemic

June 25, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

Several attorneys have asked about having in-custody clients evaluated for competency or purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve talked with experts about their availability and many are available, if appropriate measures to ensure safety are in place during the mental health evaluation. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to how to conduct these necessary evaluations, but …

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Category: Experts, Practice TipsForensic Discipline: Experts, Mental Health

State v. Cobb, 845 S.E.2d 870 (2020)

June 16, 2020 //  by Sarah Ammons

The court held that it was error to admit results of field tests, for the drugs only; but it was not prejudicial.

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Resource Category: CasesForensic Discipline: Experts

State v. Sasek

May 22, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

On May 19th, 2020 the North Carolina Court of Appeals released its opinion in the case of State v. Sasek. Mr. Sasek was convicted in March of 2019 of possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II controlled substance and sale of methamphetamine, which led to the revocation of his probation. Defense counsel …

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Resource Category: CasesForensic Discipline: Drug Recognition Experts, Experts

Psychological Assessments in Legal Contexts: Are Courts Keeping “Junk Science” Out of the Courtroom?

February 19, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

The Association for Psychological Science published a review by Tess Neal, Christopher Slobogin, Michael Saks, David Faigman, and Kurt Geisinger on the psychological assessment tools used by forensic psychologists. The study found 67% are generally accepted in the field and only about 40% have generally favorable reviews of their psychometric and technical properties. The study …

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Category: Practice Tips, Reports & PublicationsForensic Discipline: Experts, Mental Health

Psychological Assessments in Legal Contexts: Are Courts Keeping “Junk Science” Out of the Courtroom?

February 18, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

The Association for Psychological Science published a review by Tess Neal, Christopher Slobogin, Michael Saks, David Faigman, and Kurt Geisinger on the psychological assessment tools used by forensic psychologists. The study found 67% are generally accepted in the field and only about 40% have generally favorable reviews of their psychometric and technical properties. The study …

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Resource Category: Featured ArticlesForensic Discipline: Experts, Mental Health

Where Science Enters the Courtroom, the Daubert Name Looms Large

February 17, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

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Article Source: UndarkForensic Discipline: Experts

Working with a Mitigation Specialist in a non-capital case

January 30, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

Why and how to use a Mitigation Specialist in a non-capital case  Attorneys who represent clients in capital cases are familiar with the requirement that someone be able to recognize the presence of mental health and psychological impairments serve as a member of the defense team. These professionals, mitigation specialists, are qualified by training and …

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Category: Experts, Practice Tips, ResourcesForensic Discipline: Experts, Mental Health

Forensic assessment checklist for conducting evaluations in the correctional setting

January 13, 2020 //  by Matt Ruby

Forensic clinicians may face challenging conditions when conducting evaluations in the correctional setting. By working together to ensure adequate testing conditions, attorneys and forensic experts can address some of these challenges. It is incumbent on the forensic clinician to consider how examination results can be affected by various factors that are especially relevant to forensic …

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Category: Experts, Practice TipsForensic Discipline: Experts, Mental Health

In a split second, clothes make the man more competent in the eyes of others

December 9, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

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Article Source: Phys.orgForensic Discipline: Experts

Taking Aim at Faulty Forensics: An NCDC Cross-Examination Workshop

December 6, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

The importance of taking on prosecution forensic experts on behalf of clients cannot be overstated. It is no mystery how powerful forensic evidence is to jurors.  Yet countless wrongful convictions are, in fact, the result of inaccurate, faulty, or unchallenged forensics. This practical workshop will prepare defense counsel to challenge unreliable expert testimony using a mock …

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Resource Category: TrainingsForensic Discipline: Digital Evidence, Experts, Firearms

2020 Taking Aim at Faulty Forensics: An NCDC Cross-Examination Workshop

November 21, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

The National Criminal Defense College will offer a program in Tucson, Arizona on challenging faulty forensic testimony. Tuition is $795.00.  Program dates are January 16-18, 2020 at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law at Address:  1201 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85721.  Accommodations (not included in tuition) are offered at the Aloft …

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Resource Category: TrainingsForensic Discipline: Digital Evidence, Experts, Firearms

Working with Experts in Trial Preparation CLE

November 13, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

Friday, January 10, 2020NC Judicial Center, 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, NCSponsored by NC Indigent Defense Services5.0 hours of General CLE Credit anticipated The NC Office of Indigent Defense Services will offer a continuing education program that is designed to enhance the knowledge of criminal defense attorneys regarding the use of expert testimony to communicate …

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Resource Category: TrainingsForensic Discipline: Experts, Mental Health

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