- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 13 :: Trial Presentation
Topic 3 :: Expert Witnesses/Evidence
Expert Testimony and Evidentiary Rules
Both the expert and the attorney must be familiar with the governing rules of evidence. Those rules may require:
- A pretrial determination of the admissibility of expert testimony.
- Having the expert state his or her opinion.
- Having the expert identify the underlying facts and data relied upon in reaching that opinion.
- Non-disclosure of facts and data relied upon by the expert but not admissible under applicable rules of evidence.
Online Link - Click here to view the Federal Rules of Evidence.
