Rules of Evidence

Question 1

Frye V United States

Answer 1

Court must decide whether the relevant scientific community generally accepts the questioned procedure or principle

Question 2

Federal Rules of Evidence (Rule 702)

Answer 2

More flexible in admitting scientific evidence. Rules deal with admissibility of expert testimony

Question 3

Daubert V Merril Down Pharmaceuticals

Answer 3

Replaced Frye std, Trail judge determines whether evidence is admissible. The scientific technique must report an error rate

Question 4

R V. Mohan

Answer 4

Expert evidence can only be admitted if it is relevant,
necessary to assist the trier of fact, and does not trigger any exclusionary rules, and presented by a properly qualified expert

Question 5

Expert Witness

Answer 5

Individual who the court determines possesses the knowledge relevant to the trail that is not expected of the average layperson. Can give their opinion based on their scientific knowledge ion a specific area. Did not witness the crime, but examined the evidence.

Question 6

Lay/material witnesses

Answer 6

Saw or heard something relevant to the case. Can not give opinion and can only present this information