How have courts treated expert testimony in the context of police investigations and subsequent court proceedings?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Pickett, E060682 (Cal. App. 2015):
police investigations and subsequent court proceedings. In the typical criminal case, however, it is the People's burden to identify the myth or misconception the evidence is designed to rebut. Where there is no danger of jury confusion, there is simply no need for the expert testimony. [Citation.]' [Citation.]" (People v. Sandoval (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 994, 1001-1002, fn. omitted.)
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