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The consequence of not dealing with weaknesses or problems on direct examination is that they may instead surface on cross-examination, with potentially devastating effects on the expert's testimony and the case.
Part of an expert's testimony may involve responding to a hypothetical question. The attorney presents a set of facts and then asks the expert whether those facts were correct. Hypothetical questions are permitted with expert witnesses.