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title: Role of Expert Witnesses in San Diego Criminal Trials
slug: san-diego-expert-witness-role
article_type: Help Article
keywords: expert witnesses, criminal trials
url: https://kirbycriminallawyer.com/blog/the-role-of-a-criminal-lawyer-in-todays-justice-system/
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Expert witnesses clarify technical evidence and provide opinions that can support defense or prosecution, significantly affecting trial outcomes in criminal cases.