Noel has a master's degree in forensic science. He is called to a murder trial as a witness for the prosecution and is shown a collection of photographs depicting a bullet recovered from the crime scene. He is able to identify the type of bullet, the caliber of the bullet, and the make and model of the gun from which the bullet was shot. In this scenario, Noel is most likely a(n) _____.

A. lay witness
B. expert witness
C. eyewitness
D. character witness


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. serving a sentence for sex-related crimes b. gang affiliated c. old d. physically large

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a. Emotional b. Behavioral c. Cognitive d. Physical

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a. certiorari b. error c. mandamus d. prohibition

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