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| Made it mandatory for police officers to read subject their rights. |
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| Miranda warnings only required when a suspect is both in custody and subject to interrogation. |
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| A defendant's request to see an attorney must be clear and unambiguous |
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| Mental condition by itself does not negate admission |
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| The admissibility of scientific evidence depends on whether it has achieved general acceptance in its given field. |
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| Daubert vs Merril Cow Pharmeceutials |
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| The final decision to admit evidence lies with the judge and is based on four things. 1: Whether the experts theory or technique can and has been tested. 2: Whether it has been evaluated by peer review. 3: Reliability and error rate of the claim. 4: General Acceptance test. |
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| Kumho Tire Company vs Carmichael |
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| Daubert standard applies to technical or nonscientific knowledge. |
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| Standard for expert witnesses was the extent of knowledge of the topic, not whether or not you have a medical degree. |
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| Some psychologists are qualified to testify on issues of mental illness. |
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