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Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert

Ethical Problems

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Four categories of ethical problems may create conflict for the expert witness in the legal system:

An examination of problems and solutions can provide guidance for ethical conduct, keeping in mind that objectivity is for the expert, and advocacy is for the attorney.

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