What is the test for certifying a witness as an expert?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Morales, F066830 (Cal. App. 2016):

witness's qualifications as an expert will be found only if the evidence shows that the witness "'"clearly lacks qualification as an expert."'" [Citation.]' [Citation.]" (People v. Hill (2011) 191 Cal.App.4th 1104, 1118.)

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