Expert Testimony in Court (Forensic)

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Which court concluded that Hazelwood's linkage analysis was not sufficiently reliable?

  • The appellate court
  • The trial court
  • The Supreme Court of New Jersey (correct)
  • The federal court

Which criteria did the appellate court evaluate Hazelwood's testimony against?

  • Frye criteria
  • Brady criteria
  • Daubert criteria (correct)
  • Miranda criteria

What type of evidence is linkage analysis considered to be?

  • Forensic evidence (correct)
  • Circumstantial evidence
  • Hearsay evidence
  • Direct evidence

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court of New Jersey's decision?

<p>They agreed with the appellate court's decision (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issue did the Supreme Court of New Jersey point out regarding Hazelwood's testimony?

<p>A lack of peer-reviewed research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Daubert criteria, scientific evidence is considered valid if it adheres to professional standards. Which of the following is NOT one of the Daubert criteria?

<p>The research adheres to professional standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the case of New Jersey v. Fortin, what was the basis for the trial court's decision to admit Roy Hazelwood's testimony?

<p>The testimony provided information beyond the common understanding of the court (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Frye v. United States ruling, what is the criteria for admitting expert testimony in court?

<p>The testimony must be based on a well-recognized scientific principle or discovery. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the major criticisms of the admissibility criteria prior to the Daubert decision?

<p>The criteria were too vague (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Frye's request to admit the results from a polygraph exam?

<p>The court rejected the results as evidence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a criminal profiler in court?

<p>To provide expert testimony on criminal behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were criteria for accepting expert testimony first established in the United States?

<p>Early twentieth century (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did the U.S. Supreme Court suggest judges should turn to for determining the validity of scientific evidence?

<p>The scientific community (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the criterion established in the Frye v. United States ruling?

<p>The Frye test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Has the 'general acceptance test' as a criterion for admitting expert testimony in court been widely accepted or criticized?

<p>Widely criticized (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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