Which of the Following Is True Regarding Witnesses

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding witnesses?

• A) A lay witness must have personal knowledge of the matter to be testified to.
• B) An expert witness must have the necessary special knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education to testify about the matter to be testified to.
• C) Witnesses need to be credible.
• D) All of these choices are correct.

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