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The Role of Expert Witnesses in Criminal Defense Cases

January 14, 2025 | Court Hearings

You may think of witnesses in any type of case as testifying about what they heard and saw. Witnesses can be called by the prosecution or defense in an attempt to prove a case. However, witnesses can be helpful to both sides in other contexts as they either try to prove their case or keep the prosecutor from establishing a criminal defendant’s guilt. Both sides may use expert witnesses to assist in their case. These witnesses do not testify about facts; instead, they give their opinions about evidence so the jury may better understand it. Let’s discuss how a criminal defense lawyer from Hogan Eikhoff may work with expert witnesses in your case.

The Top Defenses Used in Criminal Cases in Wisconsin

May 9, 2023 | Criminal Defense Attorney

The prosecutor has the legal obligation to prove each element of the alleged offense beyond a reasonable doubt. Even if they believe they have the evidence, it does not automatically mean that you will be convicted. For each charged offense, there may be an effective legal defense that keeps the prosecutor from being able to prove the crime. Depending on your defense, you may have your own obligation to prove each individual element. Some of these defenses amount to saying, “yes, I did what I was accused of, but there is a valid legal reason for it.” Here are some defenses that are used in Wisconsin criminal cases.