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Expert opinions given by a non-expert are admissible as evidence.
Expert opinions given by a non-expert are admissible as evidence.
False (B)
To become an expert witness, a person must have formal education related to the subject matter.
To become an expert witness, a person must have formal education related to the subject matter.
False (B)
A ballistics expert would be considered a lay opinion witness according to the rules.
A ballistics expert would be considered a lay opinion witness according to the rules.
False (B)
Expertise can be acquired through hobbies, such as stamp collecting or animal breeding.
Expertise can be acquired through hobbies, such as stamp collecting or animal breeding.
A witness can be considered an expert if they possess certain skills or knowledge that can assist the court.
A witness can be considered an expert if they possess certain skills or knowledge that can assist the court.
Opinions of witnesses are generally admissible in court proceedings.
Opinions of witnesses are generally admissible in court proceedings.
In court, witnesses should only provide facts and not their opinions.
In court, witnesses should only provide facts and not their opinions.
Witnesses may base their opinions on hearsay and still have them considered admissible.
Witnesses may base their opinions on hearsay and still have them considered admissible.
Admitting opinions as evidence could result in witnesses testifying based on facts rather than their personal biases.
Admitting opinions as evidence could result in witnesses testifying based on facts rather than their personal biases.
The opinion rule section 48 allows for the admission of all witness opinions without exceptions.
The opinion rule section 48 allows for the admission of all witness opinions without exceptions.
