Plaintiff argued Derek Ellington was not qualified as a digital expert. COA held Ellington testified as a lay witness, not an expert, because he testified to what he saw or experienced in making a forensic copy and demonstrating the defendant did not send the photos to others.
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Forensic Trial Litigation CLE at Duke Law
February 11 (1 pm to 5 pm) and February 12 (all day – 9 am to 5 pm). Forensic evidence, from DNA to fingerprints to ballistics, has never been more important in criminal cases. Actually litigating scientific evidence in the courtroom can be challenging and requires some specialized skills. Duke Law is excited to offer …
Forensic Trial Litigation CLE at Duke Law
Free to attend 2-day skills-based training at Duke Law
New Video on Working with Experts
Reposted with permission. Originally posted here on the North Carolina Criminal Law blog. I’m pleased to announce a new collaboration between the Public Defense Education team at the School of Government and Indigent Defense Services. I frequently get questions from defense lawyers about expert witnesses. Where do you find experts? How do you know which …
Opinion: Another victim of America’s greatest forensics fraudster has been exonerated
Retired Engineer Offers Free Expert Testimony for Flood Victims. Licensing Officials Threaten Him With Criminal Charges.
Bias Is a Big Problem. But So Is ‘Noise.’
Beware of forensic experts expressing certainty
Why Defense Forensics Experts Matter
2021 Forensic Science Education Series: Biomechanics in Criminal Cases
The next 2021 Forensic Science Education webinar will take place March 18th at 1pm. This webinar is an exciting and unique opportunity to learn more about the field of biomechanics and how it can be used for evidentiary purposes in criminal cases. While perhaps not as often talked about as other disciplines within forensic science …
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Seventh Annual Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science
Presented by the North Carolina Indigent Defense legal Services, Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility, and the Duke Law Center for Science and Justice, the seventh annual Whiskey in the Courtroom will take place March 4th through 5th. This year the symposium will be hosted virtually through the Duke Law School. Each year, …
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Challenging expert testimony at trial under Rule 702
This post addresses questions that I get from defenders who are seeking to challenge the admissibility of expert testimony under NC Rule of Evidence 702. I’ll address the nuts and bolts of how and when to make a 702 challenge for attorneys who haven’t yet challenged expert testimony. All defenders should read the NC Superior …
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California lawmaker introduces bill to change expert testimony, forensic evidence legal standards
Mock Juror Perceptions of Forensics
Speakers: Brandon Garrett, Nicholas Scurich, and William Crozier. Presented by CSAFE. Recording available.