The Perils of Expert Testimony in Court

This chapter examines a specific courtroom experience where the reliability of a dog handler's testimony in an arson trial was questioned. It highlights the implications of flawed expert testimony leading to wrongful convictions and emphasizes the need for more stringent standards and oversight in the judicial process. The discussion stresses the importance of pretrial hearings to assess the qualifications of experts and improve the integrity of forensic evidence presented in court.