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Psychological Experts and Trial Tactics

Retained testifying experts who assert that neither their findings nor their opinions might be affected by biases are either fools, liars, or lying fools.

19 minute read July 29, 2010 at 01:01 PM
By
David A. Martindale
Psychological Experts and Trial Tactics

The truth, the whole truth, etc.

In the spirit of the traditional testimonial oath, let us begin with some unassailable truths. First: The effectiveness of retained testifying experts is either enhanced by their perceived credibility or diminished by their perceived deceptiveness.

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