Conviction of the Innocent: Lessons from Psychological Research

by Brian L. Cutler

In this book, editor Brian L. Cutler presents a provocative overview of current psychological research on conviction of the innocent. Chapter authors investigate how the roles played by suspects, investigators, eyewitnesses, and trial witnesses--as well as pervasive systemic problems--increase the risk of conviction of the innocent.

The chapters skillfully examine psychological perspectives on such topics as police interrogations, confessions,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433810212
• ISBN13: 9781433810213
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.3" x 10.3"