What Was the Reason That Both Judges in the Ibn-Tamas

question 8

Multiple Choice

What was the reason that both judges in the Ibn-Tamas case used to prohibit expert testimony on battered woman syndrome (BWS) in front of the jury?

• A) Expert testimony is generally unnecessary during jury trials.
• B) The expert did not have the required credentials and expertise.
• C) BWS is not generally accepted as legitimate in the field of psychology.
• D) All of the above were offered as the reasons by both judges.

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