Expert witness

An expert witness, professional witness or judicial expert is a witness, who by virtue of education, training, skill, or experience, is believed to have expertise and specialized knowledge in a particular subject beyond that of the average person, sufficient that others may officially and legally rely upon the witness's specialized (scientific, technical or other) opinion about an evidence or fact issue within the scope of his expertise, referred to as the expert opinion, as an assistance to the fact-finder. Expert witnesses may also deliver expert evidence about facts from the domain of their expertise. At times, their testimony may be rebutted with a learned treatise, sometimes to the detriment of their reputations.

In Scots Law, Davie v Magistrates of Edinburgh (1953) provides authority that where a witness has particular knowledge or skills in an area being examined by the court, and has been called to court in order to elaborate on that area for the benefit of the court, that witness may give evidence of his/her opinion on that area.

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Prosecution rests its case in trial of Denver-based social media influencer as defense calls 1st witness

Summit Daily 17 Jan 2025
Both that forensic nurse, and a forensic nurse who was called by the defense as an expert witness, testified that someone could have been strangled but not show any visible markings or results in a CT scan.

Jury has heard all evidence in Madigan corruption trial as both sides rest

Journal Gazette 17 Jan 2025
But by far the most pivotal defense witness was Madigan himself, who, in a move that shocked Illinois political circles, as well as most court watchers and experts, took the witness stand last week to testify in his own defense.

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Monsters & Critics 17 Jan 2025
We are going to take this one with a grain of salt, as the saying goes because Angela is no expert on relationships. We’ve witnessed her disastrous marriage to Michael llesanmi play out over the ...

Bay County jury finds that CNN defamed ex-U.S. government operative

News Herald - Panama City 17 Jan 2025
PANAMA CITY — A jury on Friday found that CNN defamed a former U.S. government operative ... The jury began deliberations Thursday afternoon ... 6 ... The trial now moves into a second phase, where jurors will hear from additional expert witnesses.

Officer’s cellphone, other items sought in ‘Sammy’ case

West Hawaii Today 17 Jan 2025
Lee said he and McKee both have experts who will witness the phone being accessed for data relevant to the fatal crash, which occurred on Jan ... the soundness of our expert’s processing.”.

Awaiting verdict: Jury deliberating in defamation trial against CNN at Bay County Courthouse

News Herald - Panama City 17 Jan 2025
government operative. After almost two weeks of considering testimony from various witnesses and experts, jurors retired to a deliberation room in the Bay County Courthouse about 2.45 p.m ... withdrawal in 2021 ... 6 ... "Where are the witnesses?" Axelrod asked.

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Fire safety experts warn that you may have as little as two minutes to escape a burning home ... We routinely update content to reflect current research and expert advice, provide context (and wit) and ensure our links work.

Plea deal reached in MDI fatal hit-and-run

Bangor Daily News 17 Jan 2025
... time, and Van Horn said he was prepared to call an expert witness who would have testified that Robbins was walking in the travel lane — in the dark and facing away from traffic — when she was hit.

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News India Times 17 Jan 2025
Rasha Thadani in Azaad. Photo. Universal Communications ... He gets flogged as a punishment when he dares to ride one of the horses ... Govind also discovers that Janki is no spoilt brat but a nice soul who is quick-witted and is also an expert rider ... Rating.

Snow or white rain in Florida? A WeatherTiger reality check with a light dusting of hope

News Chief 17 Jan 2025
To wit, I ... Ryan Truchelut is chief meteorologist at WeatherTiger, a Tallahassee company providing forensic meteorology expert witness services, and agricultural and hurricane forecasting subscriptions.

Interior Design Show returns to Toronto Jan. 23-26

Toronto Sun 17 Jan 2025
“IDS25 promises to highlight innovative interior design that inspires both industry experts and everyday enthusiasts alike. We look forward to welcoming attendees as they witness this next evolution ...

Lori Daybell’s Idaho case offers path to dismiss death penalty in Kohberger murder trial

The Spokesman-Review 16 Jan 2025
They specifically claimed that the state’s expert witness briefs were overly broad and did not address the scope of the opinions those called to testify may offer at trial.

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Arabian Business 16 Jan 2025
The surge is part of a broader trend across the GCC, where the travel and hospitality sectors are witnessing robust growth, experts say ....

Madigan defense rests case after calling 12 witnesses, including the ex-speaker himself

Chicago Tribune 16 Jan 2025
But by far the most pivotal defense witness was Madigan himself, who, in a move that shocked Illinois political circles, as well as most court watchers and experts, took the witness stand last week to testify in his own defense.

EVs at auto expo: A blend of luxury & advanced tech

The Times of India 16 Jan 2025
Auto expert Vishal Ahlawat shares that while we will witness many players in the automobile space at the expo, the Indian audience is highly anticipating the launches of the electric models of Maruti, Hyundai and Mahindra.

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