The police officer in the courtroom : how to avoid the pitfalls of cross-examination through the proper preparation and presentation of investigative reports, in-court testimony, and evidence / Don Lewis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lewis, Don (Donald E.), 1940- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evidence, Expert--United States.

Evidence, Expert.

Police--United States.

Police.

Examination of witnesses--United States.

Examination of witnesses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (239 p.)

Place of Publication:

Springfield, Illinois : Charles C Thomas Publisher, Ltd., 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 presen

Contents:

HALF TITLE: THE POLICE OFFICER IN THE COURT ROOM; About the Author; TITLE PAGE: THE POLICE OFFICER IN THE COURT ROOM; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; CONTENTS; Chapter 1: THE TRIAL PROCESS; Chapter 2: REPORT WRITING; Chapter 3: PRE-TRIAL; Chapter 4: USE OF EXHIBITS; Chapter 5: DIRECT-EXAMINATION; Chapter 6: CROSS-EXAMINATION; Appendix; INDEX

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-398-08393-2

OCLC:

689997435