Author Description
This is a practical guide for both beginning and established linguists who have been asked by lawyers to address the language issues in their civil and criminal cases. Author Roger W. Shuy deals with issues of how to become an expert, how to start and manage a practice of consulting on law cases, how to address the issue of professional ethics, how to work with lawyers, write reports, affidavits, and participate successfully in depositions, direct examination, and cross examination at trial. The book also suggests ways that linguists can use their forensic linguistic experiences in their publications and classroom teaching, along with suggestions of recent books that forensic linguists may need for their personal libraries.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the practical application of linguistic expertise within the legal system, specifically addressing how linguists can effectively contribute to civil and criminal litigation. Roger W. Shuy, a prominent figure in the field, draws upon his extensive experience to provide a comprehensive framework for forensic consulting. He outlines the necessary steps for establishing a practice, navigating professional ethics, and communicating complex linguistic findings to legal professionals and juries.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Guidelines for managing a forensic linguistics consulting practice
- Protocols for writing reports, affidavits, and expert testimony
- Strategies for navigating depositions and courtroom examinations
- Ethical considerations for linguists working within the adversarial legal system
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide an exhaustive theoretical history of linguistics
- It does not cover specific legal statutes outside the scope of linguistic evidence
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners frequently cite this work as a foundational manual for those entering the field of forensic linguistics. Readers note the clarity of the prose and the practical utility of the advice provided for navigating the complexities of courtroom testimony.
Page Count:
161
Publication Date:
2006-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190294434
ISBN-13:
9780190294434
Forensic Linguistics
Professional Practice
English
Linguistics
Professional Career & Trade
English & College Success
Law
Reference
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