Vicki Is a Lawyer Who Is Trying to Decide Which

question 36

Multiple Choice

Vicki is a lawyer who is trying to decide which of two forensic experts she should hire to provide testimony in a case. There is a large discrepancy in the fees each of the experts demands for their services. If Vicki wants the jurors to perceive her expert as trustworthy-and if she expects the witness' fees to become part of the trial record when he testifies-then she should select

• A) the more expensive expert.
• B) the less expensive expert.
• C) either one because of their status in their field.
• D) the expert who has the most experience testifying in court.

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