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Which of the following describes the purpose of an expert witness testimony at trial?
Suggested Answer: C
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23 comments · newest first
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Amie
10 months ago
B is misleading, they don’t give firsthand accounts.
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Olene
10 months ago
Totally agree, C makes the most sense here.
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Detra
10 months ago
C is the correct answer! Expert witnesses provide specialized knowledge.
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Edison
11 months ago
I thought it was A for a second, but C is definitely right!
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Maryanne
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure expert witnesses can’t weigh in on guilt?
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Deangelo
11 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think C was the answer there too. It makes sense that they provide expertise, but I’m still second-guessing myself.
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Hoa
11 months ago
I’m confused about B. Isn’t that more about fact witnesses? I feel like C is the best choice, but I wish I had reviewed this more.
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Keneth
11 months ago
I remember discussing how expert witnesses can't decide guilt or innocence, so A seems wrong. C sounds right, but I hope I’m not mixing it up with another question.
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Stevie
12 months ago
I think the expert witness is supposed to provide specialized knowledge, so I’m leaning towards C, but I’m not entirely sure.
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Shaun
12 months ago
I've got it! The purpose of an expert witness is to give an opinion when the fact-finder needs specialized knowledge, not to offer an opinion on guilt or innocence or to give a firsthand account. Option C is the right answer.
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Arthur
1 year ago
Wait, I'm a bit confused. I thought expert witnesses were supposed to give a firsthand account of the facts, not just an opinion. Let me re-read the question and options again.
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Winifred
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The purpose of an expert witness is to provide an opinion when the fact-finder needs specialized knowledge that they don't have. That sounds like option C to me.
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Luz
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know expert witnesses provide specialized knowledge, but I'm not sure if that's the only purpose. I'll have to think through the options carefully.
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Elmira
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the role of expert witnesses in trials. I'm pretty confident I know the answer, but I'll double-check the options just to be sure.
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Dortha
1 year ago
But isn't it also to help the fact finder understand complex issues?
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Franchesca
1 year ago
Woah, A sounds like a recipe for a mistrial! Expert witnesses are there to provide objective analysis, not to sway the jury. C is the clear winner here.
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Nickole
1 year ago
Definitely, the purpose of an expert witness testimony is to offer expertise when needed by the fact finder.
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Carmelina
1 year ago
I agree, expert witnesses are supposed to provide specialized knowledge, not determine guilt or innocence.
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Letha
1 year ago
Haha, 'fads of the case'? I think you meant 'facts'. But yeah, C is the right answer. Expert witnesses are there to share their expertise, not their personal opinions on guilt or innocence.
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Maxima
1 year ago
I agree, an expert witness provides an opinion based on their expertise.
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Paola
1 year ago
I think the purpose is to offer specialized knowledge.
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Johnson
1 year ago
Definitely C. I mean, why else would they be called 'expert' witnesses? They're not there to just recount facts, they're there to offer their expert opinion.
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Madonna
1 year ago
C is the way to go. Expert witnesses provide their specialized knowledge to help the fact-finder understand the case better.