Which statement below correctly states the legal advantage of having an officer deemed an expert when testifying in court?
A) More weight to the truthfulness of the testimony will be given to expert witnesses and juries will be so instructed by the judge.
B) Conclusions may be drawn, and the officer may give his or her personal opinion as to the facts and circumstances.
C) Jury instructions will include special considerations for expert witnesses over the defendant's testimony.
D) All of the above are legal and true when officers are ruled to be experts by the judge.
Answer: B
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