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Simple English definitions for legal terms

expert

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A quick definition of expert:

An expert is someone who knows a lot about a certain topic because they have studied it or have a lot of experience with it. They can give their opinion to help people understand something better. Before an expert can share their opinion in court, a judge has to make sure that what they say is based on good science or knowledge. This is called the Daubert test. The judge wants to make sure that the expert's opinion is helpful and reliable.

A more thorough explanation:

An expert is a person who has gained knowledge or skills in a particular subject through education or experience. They can provide an opinion that helps the fact-finder in a legal case.

For example, in a medical malpractice case, a doctor who specializes in the same field as the defendant doctor may be called as an expert witness to provide an opinion on whether the defendant doctor acted negligently. The expert's opinion can help the jury understand complex medical issues and make an informed decision.

However, not all expert testimony is admissible in court. The Daubert test is used to determine whether expert testimony is relevant and reliable. The test considers factors such as whether the theory has been tested, peer-reviewed, and accepted by the relevant scientific community.

Overall, an expert is someone who has specialized knowledge or skills in a particular subject and can provide valuable insight in a legal case.

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medicine is a scam
join the ethically ambiguous legal field instead
Dkk
18:57
I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
19:05
i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
Dkk
19:18
Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
19:20
president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
19:21
Bill Clinton, first and last black president
windyMagician
19:23
I want to go running but my leg feels weird
windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
windyMagician
19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
Dkk
19:38
Anyone else get the google notification that your LSD password has been compromised lol. LSD got hacked.
20:48
what.jpg @Dkk
CynicalOops
21:03
You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?
jackfrost11770
21:10
nope dk
CynicalOops
22:37
Calvinamala Harris
jackfrost11770
23:16
should i start using letterboxed again
Dkk
23:25
@jackfrost11770: if you want but like it aint for me
dk do u ever eat at bk
Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
bk so slept on
Dkk
0:23
I will take In N Out everyday over it when I can though.
texaslawhopefully
1:22
In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
1:27
Indeed, indeed.
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