QUESTION 13

To qualify a witness as an expert, the court must evaluate whether that person has scientific, technical or specialized knowledge that is helpful to the judge.

1. False

2. TRUE

QUESTION 14

Can a chemist who has passed the revalidation testify as an expert witness and express his opinions?

1. TRUE

2. False

3 points

An expert cannot testify about which witness is telling the truth because that is an exclusive function of the judge or jury.

1. False

2. TRUE

QUESTION 16

A pathologist in the service of the State who, due to his position, had contact with the chain of events and through his senses knew and perceived part of the events, is considered a:

1. general expert

2. Occurrence expert

3. intermediate expert

QUESTION 17

An expert witness may be cross-examined about the grounds on which he bases his opinion.

1. False

2. TRUE