Seminar 2
Defending against False Allegations of Sexual Molestation: Investigations and Coerced Confessions
This second of the
Psychlaw.net five-part series gives attorneys and mental health
professionals insight into the scientific research concerning
investigation and coerced confessions. The seminar walks participants
through the research in a step-by-step fashion concerning the methods
law enforcement personnel use and the scientific research into the
development of coerced confessions. Drawing on the expertise of Dr. Lorandos,
Mr. Clancy, Professor Richard Leo, and veteran police
officer Harvey Shapiro, this seminar offers invaluable insight into this important
area of science and law.


Introduction
and Contents
This
seminar discusses how law enforcement conducts sexual molest
investigations and develops coerced confessions including:
Police Interrogations
• Introduction of Dr. Richard Leo
• Interrogations v. Interviews • History of Police Interrogation Tech.
• Reed Method of Interrogation • Changing the Suspects Mind Set
• Isolation of Suspect from Support • Unwavering Accusation
• Attack Alibi's and Denials • Evidence Ploys • The Use of "Themes"
• "Good Themes" and "Bad Themes" • Creation of a Feeling of Helplessness
• Leading to Doubt Your Own Memory • Implied Leniency
• Implied Threats • Preparation of Your Case • Motion of Admissibility of Expert
• Motion on Exclusion of Coerced Statement
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In-Pretext Phone
Calls
• Civilian Coercion
• Civilian's
as Police Agents
• Analysis of Pretext Phone Calls • Open Doors
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Investigations
for the Defense
• Color Coding System • GoToMeeting.com
• 1108 Investigation of Client • Sexual Knowledge of Accuser
• Motive of Accuser • Multiple Accusers • Independent Sources and Linkage
• Corroboration • Accusers Background • Third Party Responsibility
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