On Cross-Examination, the Opposing Lawyer Might

question 31

Multiple Choice

On cross-examination, the opposing lawyer might:

• A) Attempt to establish that while the scientific analyst possessed the necessary training or experience, the analyst failed to follow the required procedures
• B) Attempt to show that the equipment that the analyst used was in proper working order, but the analyst lacked training in properly using the equipment.
• C) Attempt to establish that laboratory has a high error rate
• D) All of the above
• E) Only a and c

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