Language Crimes The Use and Abuse of Language Evidence in the Courtroom

Name: Language Crimes The Use and Abuse of Language Evidence in the Courtroom
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ISBN: 9780631201533

ISBN-10: 063120153X

ISBN-13: 9780631201533

Edition: 1996

Authors: Roger W. Shuy

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Language Crimes tells the story of some of the remarkable criminal court cases in which Roger Shuy has served as a consultant or expert witness. These intriguing cases show how linguistic analysis can help the courts unravel the ambiguities of taped conversations used in evidence.

Book details

List price: $56.95
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/3/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 232
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Foreword


Introduction: New Directions



Misconceptions about Language in Law Cases



Bribery



Offering Bribes



Agreeing



Threatening



Admitting



Telling the Truth versus Perjury



Promising



Asking Questions



On Testifying


Index