Smith vs Arizona

[slh657]

How has this case impacted you lab?

[daniel598lopez]

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@slh657 wrote:

How has this case impacted you lab?

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Hello @slh657,
The Supreme Court case Smith v. Arizona has significant implications for forensic expert testimony. The ruling clarified that an expert witness cannot rely on another analyst's findings if the original analyst is unavailable for testimony and their report is considered testimonial. This decision has impacted trial practices by reinforcing the necessity of cross-examination to test the reliability of forensic evidence. It’s a pivotal ruling in ensuring fair legal processes.

Best Regards,
Daniel Lopez

[slh657]

Hi Daniel

Thank for your response, This was a sixth amendment issue, in which the accused could not confront or cross examine the original lab analyst that tested the material and ended up going to the Supreme Court.

V/R
Steve Hoenig