Focusing on the newer concepts and techniques engendered by a spate of recent forensic discipline cases, this two hour lecture examines how cross-examination can be used to either prohibit forensic expert testimony and/or limit the conclusions that an expert may testify to under oath. The program includes a discussion of the particular cognitive biases that may and can affect judges’ decision making processes with an emphasis on adapting cross-examination to lessening the impact of cognitive bias.

Presented by Marvin E. Schecter, Esq. 2010 Vice-Chair, NYSBA Criminal Justice Section.

Program Topics

• Proper Use of the NAS Report on Cross-Examination

• Exposing Training and Lack of Documentation

• Cutting–up (and Off) the Absurd Forensic Expert Explanation (or Going Beyond the “Light in the Refrigerator”)

• Using U.S. v. Mouzone, U.S. v. Smallwood and U.S. v. Zajec to Create a Better Cross-Examination

• Showing Cognitive Bias Forensic Examiner’s

• Cognitive Bias in Judicial Decision Making


Total MCLE Credits  2.0
Ethics MCLE Credits 0.0

This archived webcast is a video online program.  The video of the program will appear on your computer screen and the program code for MCLE credit will be displayed on your screen during the course of the program.  The code will not be orally announced.