What Happens When An Undue Influence Expert Follows The Evidence

Expert Witness, Forensic Psychology, Geropsychology, probate law, Undue InfluenceMax WachtelJuly 15, 2021undue influence, older adult, Expert Witness

Statistics Explained: Sensitivity vs. Specificity (with Positive Predictive Power thrown in)

What is the difference between sensitivity and specificity, and what are you missing if you ignore positive predictive power? The answers to these questions can help bolster an expert’s opinions in the eyes of the judge or jury.

Criminal Defense, Forensic Psychology, Expert Witness, ProsecutionMax WachtelJuly 20, 2019Expert Witness, defense, prosecution

Eye Contact On The Witness Stand: When Does It Help, and When Does It Not Matter?

Forensic Psychology, Key Legal Cases, Expert WitnessMax WachtelJanuary 23, 2018eye contact, Expert Witness, credibility

Being Prepared on the Witness Stand: It's More Important Than What The Expert Is Wearing

Psychology Research, Forensic Psychology, Expert WitnessMax WachtelOctober 31, 2017Expert Witness, clothing, preparation, appearance

The Importance of First Impressions: People Judge Quickly (And Accurately?).

Forensic Psychology, Expert WitnessMax WachtelOctober 18, 2017Jury, Personality, Expert Witness

Juries Like Experts Who Sound Confident. Judges Are Not Always Fooled By Presentation.

Forensic Psychology, Expert Witness, Psychology ResearchMax WachtelOctober 16, 2017Jury, Judge, Expert Witness, Confidence

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