“Don’t believe your ears!” - R v Prasad Reaffirms the Role of Expert Opinion Evidence
In criminal trials, the courts have stressed that the trial process must be respected, and that the role of the trier of fact must never be usurped by another. However, there are often circumstances where, in order for a trier of fact to draw the desired inferences from the facts presented at trial, the court will allow a witness with specialized knowledge or expertise to provide opinion evidence to assist the trier of fact in their analysis.
