What is the test for admitting expert testimony at trial?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Harris, F065104 (Cal. App. 2014):

"A trial court's decision to admit expert testimony is reviewed for abuse of discretion. [Citation.]" (People v. Lindberg (2008) 45 Cal.4th 1, 45.) "[A]lthough expert testimony is generally inadmissible on topics 'so common' that jurors of ordinary knowledge and education could reach a conclusion as intelligently as the expert, an expert may testify on a subject about which jurors are not completely ignorant. [Citations.] In determining the admissibility of expert testimony, 'the pertinent question is whether, even if jurors have some knowledge of the subject matter, expert opinion testimony would assist the jury.' [Citations.]" (Ibid.)

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