A good expert witness can help you secure the verdict you deserve. By reviewing the three things an expert witness will do for you and speaking with a Chicago criminal defense attorney, you can obtain the best possible legal outcome.
What Is An Expert Witness?
A witness is someone who can offer a firsthand account of a particular situation. By calling on a witness, you can corroborate the claims you are making while also refuting the allegations that have been made against you.
Given the facts outlined above, an expert witness is quite similar. There are several differences, though, the most notable of which is that an expert witness has specialized skills, knowledge, education, and/or experience that allows them to comment on a particular type of evidence. Experts are not only allowed to testify as to what they discovered, but because they are experts, they can do something that lay witnesses cannot do. They are allowed by the Court to give an expert opinion of what that evidence means.
For example, if you are being charged with fraud, you can bring on an expert witness who is familiar with the intricacies of fraud. The Court may allow this expert to make an opinion as to the ultimate issue in the case. By doing so, you can refute the accusations that have been made against you.
Many criminal cases are very complex, and as a result, it can be difficult for the court or jury to understand the nuances of a case and your role in it.
By bringing on an expert witness, you can help the court understand the nuances of your case and, in turn, your role in this case. All of this makes it easier for you to protect your innocence and obtain the best possible legal outcome.
What Are The 3 Things An Expert Witness Will Do For You?
01: Testifying In Court
If you bring on an expert witness, they may need to testify in court.
By testifying in court, they can explain the facts of your case using their own reasoning, expertise, and opinions. This allows the judge or jury to make the right decision.
A good example of this is a fraud case in which the facts underlying your case are explained to the judge and the jury, making it easier for them to understand how you were not involved in the fraud you have been accused of.
02: Refuting Other Expert Witnesses
Many cases come down to two parties, both of whom want something from the other.
If your case involves another party who is accusing you of something – among other possibilities – then, depending on the facts of your case, they may employ an expert witness to corroborate their claims.
To combat their expert witness and refute the claims being made against you, you can work with an expert witness.
03: Clarifying Opinions Rooted In Fact
The facts of your case can be, and often are, laid out without an expert witness.
To further clarify the value of these facts while also sharing opinions that strengthen those facts and the claims you are making, you can bring on an expert witness.
An expert witness will clarify opinions that, while subjective, are rooted in their expertise. These opinions can and will be taken seriously by the judge and the jury, allowing you to further clarify your innocence.
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