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social science subjects > law > jurisprudence > expert testimony
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expert testimony  

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  • Expert testimony is the endpoint of a process involving an expert witness who engages in consultation with an attorney or legal team, reviews case materials, and usually performs an evaluation of an individual who is party to a legal matter. Expert testimony concerning battering can be offered in both civil and criminal cases, including divorce and custody, personal injury, and criminal cases such as homicide and assault, as well as other matters. [Source: Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence; Expert Testimony]

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