Question: Can the exhibits that are admitted during a trial by the judge go back to the jury room to be reviewed by the jurors? Answer: Yes. The trial court should consider three factors in deciding w...
Are crash reports prepared by police officers admissible at trial?
Question: Are Indiana crash reports prepared by police officers admissible at trial? Answer: These crash reports contain witness statements that are which are hearsay and therefore must have an except...
How long does it take for asbestos to cause damage to your lungs?
Question: How long does it take for asbestos to cause damage to your lungs? Answer: It takes many decades for a sufficient number of genetic mutations to occur in a mesothelium cell because of the bod...
Can a witness give an opinion as to the speed of a vehicle
Question: Can a witness give an opinion as to the speed of a vehicle simply based upon the sound the vehicle was making? Answer: Estimates of the speed of a motor vehicle are not matters which are the...
Traumatic Brain Injury from a Rear-end Collision
Question: Who is qualified under Indiana Law to opine as to the cause of a traumatic brain injury from a rear-end collision? Answer: To be qualified under Rule 702 to offer expert testimony as to the ...