Experts
Free Workshop: Forensic Technology and the Impact on Frye and Daubert Standards
The Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCoE) at RTI International, Duquesne University, and the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office are holding a workshop in Pittsburgh, PA on August 9th & 10th, 2016. The workshop will focus on information a likely to show up in cases involving forensic evidence, the technologies behind that evidence, and the …
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State v. McGrady, 368 N.C. 880 (2016)
Affirming the decision below, the NCSC held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by ruling that the defendant’s proffered use of force expert testimony did not meet the standard for admissibility under Rule 702(a). The court determined that the 2011 amendment to NC Rule 702(a) adopts the federal standard for the admission …
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Guide to Working With Experts – Now Available Online
Attorneys can now access the “Guide to Working with Experts” on the IDS Forensics website. The guide was created as an additional tool to assist attorneys in effectively vetting experts and offers tips on productive communication with experts. You can access the guide here. Additionally, attorneys can use the American Board of Medical Specialties website …
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