Articles from the American Society of Trial Consultants

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The following links are compliments of the American Society of Trial Consultants.  They currently publish a journal entitled "The Jury Expert".  The ones in particular I have highlighted below are related to visual presentations and the use of graphics.

The American Society of Trial Consultants Website

Look for the following articles in each journal issue:

Date      Title-Description                        
Jul-07    Time to Rethink 3M - Analyzes a study originally done by 3M and elaborates on subsequent study findings.
Jun-07   The CSI Effect...in Civil Cases as Well as Criminal Ones-Jurors' expectations are higher due to constant bombardment of multimedia in every day life.
Nov-06   10 Courtroom Tips to better courtroom visuals   
May-06   Visual Technology and Litigation Strategy   
Feb-06   The Use of Technology in Complex Cases:Courtroom Tools for a Visual Culture - Speaks about benefits, retention…etc. of visuals in complex cases.
May-05   You only get one chance to make a first impression - Use visual tools to make a powerful opening statement.

Regards,

Eugene

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Link to Forensic Virtual Models article in the ASTC journal "The Jury Expert"

Forensic Virtual Models in the Courtroom-An Introduction


Eugene

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The Lesser Known Benefits of Forensic Animation

This article addresses the benefits of using forensic animations before you ever get to the courtroom. The author reviews these benefits through a focus on targeting the audience, getting it right, allowing the review of 'what if' scenarios, and testing hypotheses. This article is accompanied by responses from three experienced trial consultants.

Lesser Known Benefits of Forensic Animation