Scientific and Expert Evidence (6330)

This course addresses the rationale for the development of special rules relating to expert testimony, the standards for admissibility of such evidence, the distinction between scientific and non-scientific evidence, court appointed vs. litigant sponsored experts, and how this type of evidence is used in criminal and civil court proceedings. 

This course addresses the rationale for the development of special rules relating to expert testimony, the standards for admissibility of such evidence, the distinction between scientific and non-scientific evidence, court appointed vs. litigant sponsored experts, and how this type of evidence is used in criminal and civil court proceedings.