Tucson Child Abuse Attorney

Arizona Abuse Expert Witness Lawyer

Experienced Handling of Expert Witnesses in Arizona Cases

In child abuse cases, many times the prosecution will have a team of experts on standby, ready to act when allegations of child abuse are made. Known as expert witnesses, these professionals are used to strengthen the prosecution's case.

If you have been accused of child abuse, it is likely that prosecution is working to build a stronger case against you by tapping expert witnesses as a resource. You have no time to lose in building a strong defense. Contact us at The Law Office of Richard Lougee to schedule a free initial consultation.

Responding to the Prosecution's Experts

Expert witnesses are hired to explain complex, difficult subject matter to judges and juries. Many times these experts include professionals such as:

• Physicians and other medical experts
• Forensic and clinical psychologists/psychiatrists
• Private investigators

As highly qualified professionals, they are allowed to offer their opinions about what happened and the potential repercussions. Though their information is viewed as factual, it is important to remember that they are offering their opinions. The core issues with experts involve their credibility; they must possess sufficient expertise regarding the subject matter they will offer testimony on to assist the finder of fact, the judge or jury. The examination of experts and the admission of their reports and testimony to a case is a very important aspect of any courtroom trial. There are also other weaknesses inherent in the testimony of an expert witness in a child abuse case that an experienced criminal defense attorney can uncover.

Attorney Richard Lougee has significant experience in building strong defense arguments on behalf of his clients. He understands the weakness of expert testimony when used to shore up the prosecution's case. However, he also recognizes how to manage and optimize the testimony of expert witnesses to benefit his client.

Contact us at the Law Office of Richard L. Lougee

Contact us at the Law Office of Richard L. Lougee for a free initial consultation and to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer about your felony criminal defense. Call 520-777-9667 or toll-free at 866-958-9975 to schedule an appointment. When your life is at stake, get the defense you deserve.