Jailhouse Informants : Psychological and Legal Perspectives /

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"The purpose of the proposed book is to offer a broad audience a greater understanding of JI testimony, historically, legally, and psychologically. First, the book will provide clear examples of the use of JI testimony in a variety of cases, and present the use of JI testimony in historical per...

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Main Authors: Neuschatz, Jeffrey S. (Author), Golding, Jonathan M. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : New York University Press, [2022]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
LAW / General.
Prisoners > Legal status, laws, etc.
Informers > Legal status, laws, etc.
Evidence, Criminal > Psychological aspects.
Preuve (Droit penal) > États-Unis > Aspect psychologique.
Prisoners > Legal status, laws, etc. > United States.
Informers > Legal status, laws, etc. > United States.
Evidence, Criminal > United States > Psychological aspects.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : psychological perspectives on jailhouse informants
  • Jailhouse informants throughout history
  • Legal perspectives on admitting jailhouse informant testimony
  • Confession evidence : is it valid?
  • Detecting deception
  • Perceptions of jailhouse informants in the courtroom
  • Expert testimony, cross-examination, and judicial instructions
  • Conclusion : recommendations concerning jailhouse informant testimony.

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