Expert Testimony in Child Sexual Abuse Cases: Legal Insights
Explore the complexities of expert testimony in child sexual abuse cases, encompassing the challenges, legal nuances, potential changes in the law, pretrial preparation strategies, and trial tactics. From bad news such as expert vouching to potential good news of evolving scientific standards, this comprehensive guide covers vital aspects of navigating such sensitive legal proceedings effectively.
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Expert Testimony in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Bad News Good News More Bad News Potential Good News Bad News Good News More Bad News Potential Good News
Bad News Expert Vouching Expert Assistance Access to the Complainant Defense Expert Testimony Discovery
Good News The Law Does Change Hearsay Vouching Admissibility of Expert Opinion
More Bad News You have to change the message Motions Offers of Proof Cross examination
Potential Good News The science is changing. Rule 702 Discovery Resources
Pretrial Preparation Interview State s witness Discovery Motion Motion for your own expert Motion for exam of complainant Find treatise-cross exam material Investigate collateral proceedings Give notice of your witness opinions Motion for pretrial hearing
Trial Treatise cross examination Listen for stealth vouching Object to opinions not in notice Present your witness Interested expert witness instruction Frady instruction
