A good expert witness can and will make it easier to prove your innocence. Demonstrating your innocence, with the help of an expert witness, makes it much easier for you to obtain the verdict you deserve.
Going over the value of a firm that has a relationship with experts and speaking with a Schaumburg criminal defense attorney at Glasgow & Olsson will make it easier for you to obtain the best possible legal outcome.
What Is An Expert Witness And How Can They Help You?
Many criminal cases are complex and, as a result of this, depend on a wide range of facts.
For instance, a public shooting is dependent on facts pertaining to:
- The memory of the witnesses who saw the event.
- The weapons that were used.
- The number of bullets that were fired.
- The intent behind this shooting.
- The forensic evidence that was left behind.
And so on and so forth.
To help the judge and the jury better understand those facts and how they relate to your own innocence, you can employ expert witnesses.
An expert witness is a person with specialized education, skills, and knowledge related to a particular field. The court uses expert witnesses to better understand the complex issues that pertain to a particular case. A good expert witness will be an authority in a particular field.
By employing expert witnesses, you can better educate the judge and jury on specific details and components of your case. The opinions of expert witnesses can make for persuasive and strong evidence supporting your side, which will make it much easier for you to protect your innocence.
Just as an example, if there was a shooting, perhaps several witnesses claim to have seen you. Using an expert on memory, you may be able to put doubt into their accounts of what they think they saw.
Your expert witness can go over the inherent unreliability of memory and witness testimony, thus bolstering your case.
A failure to work with the proper expert witnesses can make it considerably more difficult to defend yourself successfully from the acts you have been accused of.
What Is The Value Of A Firm That Has A Relationship With Experts?
The value of a firm that has a relationship with experts comes down to one fact, in particular: a firm that has a relationship with experts can find those experts and, in doing so, use them to build a better defense.
Many criminal cases benefit from expert witnesses. And, with that in mind, many cases that do not have expert witnesses suffer, because they do not have experts who can further clarify/support their claims.
If you work with a firm that has a relationship with experts, you will be able to find the experts you need, allowing you to make a better, more thorough case for your innocence.
Every single one of the above will allow you to obtain the verdict that you deserve.
Get Qualified Legal Help Today
If you need representation for a criminal charge, Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help you.
Our team has helped thousands of people who have been charged with crimes in Illinois. When we take cases, we do so to win. This means we take cases to trial. We don’t arrange plea bargains unless it is in the best interest of our clients. As proactive lawyers, we fight aggressively and support our clients throughout their entire case, including appeals. Protecting your life and freedom is always the goal, and with our decades of experience practicing law, we know how to get results. This is why we are regularly invited to appear as a legal contributor on popular radio and news outlets, including ABC, CNN, NBC, CBS, and Fox NEWS.
When you need an attorney, experience matters. Speak with a Schaumburg defense lawyer today to learn how our experience can get you the results you deserve.