What is the main difference between the testimony given by an expert witness and that given by a lay witness?

What will be an ideal response?


The ordinary or laywitness must give testimony that does not contain the personal opinions of the witness.
The expert witness may express his or her personal opinion as to the significance of specific findings.

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