Many cases turn on the opinion of the expert witness — the only witness, with few exceptions, permitted to render an opinion about the facts in the case. Because the outcome of your case may depend ...

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While juries make decisions based on arguments by the prosecution and the defense, expert witnesses help them make more informed decisions. Expert witnesses are often central to the litigation process ...

Do you have years of experience in a specific field? You may be able to earn $200 or more per hour as an expert witness. Experts in anything — literally anything — can earn $200 or more per hour as ...

Michael Roop is a retired Louisiana State Police Captain and a certified Safety Professional (CSP) who has served as an expert witness in numerous civil and criminal cases in state/federal courts. In ...

The R. Kelly case of alleged sexual exploitation, violence, and coercive control raises complex questions for most of us—as well as the judge and jury. People may wonder how R. Kelly managed to ...