Should I Hire an Expert Witness for my Criminal Case?
Should I Hire an Expert Witness for my Criminal Case? The most common form of evidence in criminal trials is lay witness testimony. Typically, the state will call witnesses to the stand that personally observed an alleged crime. Prosecutors will ask the witness what the witness observed, heard, or perceived. The factfinder (judge or jury) will then place whatever weight they deem appropriate on the witness testimony in conjunction with the other evidence presented at…