The Busy Lawyer’s Guide to Challenging Government’s Experts [NACDL Engage & Exchange]

To combat questionable prosecution “expert” evidence, defense lawyers need to have a thorough understanding of Federal Rule of Evidence 702 and companion rules. This presentation provides practitioners with a framework for Article VII (Opinions and Expert Testimony) of the Federal Rules of Evidence, summarizes defense favorable cases, and presents arguments and tips on how to spot and avoid the most common ways the prosecution abuses expert testimony.  This area is of vital importance now considering the recent amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702.