Rules of Admissibility

Question 1

Frye v. United States (1923)

Answer 1

yielding the Frye standard for expert admissibility of being “generally accepted” in the field

Question 2

Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1993)

Answer 2

1. tested using some accepted scientific methodology.
2. subject to peer review and publication.
3. the known or potential rate of error of the scientific technique justifies its use.
4. degree of acceptance within the scientific community.

Question 3

General Electric Co. v. Joiner (1997)

Answer 3

affirmed Daubert

Question 4

Jenkins v. United States (1962)

Answer 4

psychologists secured the right to offer mental health diagnoses in courts

Question 5

Kumho Tire Co vs. Carmichael (1999)

Answer 5

Daubert criteria applicable to nonscientific testimony and “tests”

Reiterated the gatekeeping ability of trial judges for both scientific and experience-based testimony