An Overview of Expert Psychological Testimony in False Confession Cases

Brian L. Cutler, Jeffrey S. Neuschatz, Charles R. Honts

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Abstract

When contesting a confession as false, it behooves the defense lawyer to understand the psychological principles that got the defendant into his predicament. The authors provide an overview of three different expert witnesses that may be able to assist the defense: false confession experts, clinical forensic experts, and polygraph experts.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalThe Champion
StatePublished - Jun 2020

EGS Disciplines

  • Criminology and Criminal Justice

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