Question

1) Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, a person cannot be qualified as an expert witness in court unless that person holds a degree from a recognized academic institution and has at least five years of experience in his field.

True

False

2) If the evidence clearly shows that a suspect has committed a crime, it is permissible for a Certified Fraud Examiner to testify that the suspect is guilty of that crime.

True

False

Answer 1

1).

The Statement is FALSE.

Explanation:

Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, A Person can be qualified as Expert Witness if he/She has Knowledge, Skill, experience, training or Education regarding Particular Subject Matter.

But there is NO such SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS under Federal Rules of Evidence that a Person can't Qualified as an expert witness in courts unless that person holds a degree from a recognized academic institution and has atleast five years experience in that field.

Based on above Explanation statement is False.

2).

The Statement is False.

Explanation:

It is not Permissible for a Certified Fraud Examiner to testify that the Suspect is guilty of that crime.

The function of Certified Fraud Examiner is conduct fraud examination, Collect Evidence and based on evidence draw conclusion regarding fraud conducted (If Any).

But Certified Fraud Examiner can not testify that someone is guilt of fraud based on the evidence collected and conclusion drawn. Decision regarding to testify Guilty or Non-Guilty is function of Judiciary and not of Certified Fraud Examiner.

Based on above Explanation statement is False.