Expert Testimony

2. A legal rule that allows expert opinions in court if based on specialised knowledge
3. Small bits of material like hair or fibers used in investigations
6. Knowledge gained through study, training, or experience
10. A medical examination of a body to find the cause of death
11. Unwanted mixing that can affect the reliability of evidence
13. The legal team or lawyer who represents the accused
14. Not taking sides; fair and unbiased
16. A group of people who decide the verdict in a trial
18. Questioning the opposing side’s witness to test their evidence
19. An expert’s view allowed in court if based on specialised knowledge
22. Leaning unfairly toward one side, which expert witnesses must avoid
24. A unique pattern made by ridges on a person’s fingers

1. A serious legal error, like convicting an innocent person
4. A person with specialised knowledge who gives their professional opinion in court
5. A step-by-step process used to test ideas and gather evidence
7. A record showing who handled evidence from the crime scene to court
8. The use of scientific methods to solve crimes
9. A document expert witnesses sign to promise fairness and honesty
12. A technique used to identify individuals using their genetic code
15. Evidence that is allowed to be used in court
17. The study of poisons and their effects on the body
20. The lawyer who represents the state and tries to prove the accused is guilty
21. How trustworthy or believable someone is in court
23. The person who ensures the trial is fair and explains the law to the jury