The Law Dictionary for Everyone
The term “expert witness” is used to describe a person who is called upon to testify during a trial due to his knowledge or skills in a field that is relevant to the case. For example, an expert witness may be a blood spatter analyst who can testify as to the type of weapon that was used to commit a […]
Read moreA witness is a person who testifies under oath at a trial, or in a deposition, regarding experiences of which he or she has personal knowledge. A witness gives a supervised recital of things he or she experienced, whether by sight, hearing, smell, or other sensory perception. A witness may voluntarily offer such information in a legal matter, or may […]
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