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Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert

Additional Evidence Testing

Scientific evidence is highly technical by nature. It requires an expert witness with a specialized knowledge to interpret the scientific technicalities and establish a baseline understanding for the trier of fact.

If a testing procedure or piece of evidence is challenged, then the expert witness is called to evaluate the challenges to both the testing and the results.

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