Certified Forensic Consultant Body of Knowledge

In a proper court setting, experts in various fields are often asked to provide testimony and evidence on numerous professional topics. The materials presented in this book provide the necessary information to prepare and give effective testimony in a courtroom trial. It covers the complete court process, from the opening arguments to the establishment of proper fees, ways to correctly testify in a professional manner, the forensic expert’s role in litigation, and the conclusion of the trial.

In a proper court setting, experts in various fields are often asked to provide testimony and evidence on numerous professional topics. To be able to effectively testify in a courtroom requires knowledge, training, experience, and expertise. The materials presented in Certified Forensic Consultant Body of Knowledge provide the necessary information to prepare and give effective testimony in a courtroom trial.

This book covers all aspects of preparation and conduct during the trial process relevant to forensic expert consultants, with focused chapters that review the details of

• The legal system
• Marketing consultation services
• Litigation processes, themes, and strategies
• General legal principles
• Expert witness payment
• The discovery process
• The forensic expert’s deposition
• The trial process and the forensic expert’s role in it
• Professional practices

In using this book, readers will learn about the complete court process, from the opening arguments to the establishment of proper fees, ways to correctly testify in a professional manner, the forensic expert’s role in litigation, and the conclusion of the trial. The Certified Forensic Consultant Body of Knowledge provides a thorough guide to the process of giving forensic expert testimony in the courtroom.