Criminal Defense Expert Witnesses in Missouri

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Criminal defense expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal law, forensic science, psychology, psychiatry, and digital forensics. Some of the most common criminal defense expert witness specialties also include DNA analysis, fingerprint identification, mental health assessments, substance abuse evaluations, and cybercrime investigations. They can opine on the effects of eyewitness testimony reliability, defendant competency, mitigating circumstances in sentencing, the validity of forensic evidence, and the impact of substance abuse on criminal behavior.

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Mr. Steve Bradford Ijames, MSView profile

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Mr. Steve Ijames, MS

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Missouri

Mr. Steve Ijames has 43 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Security. He earned his BS in Criminal Justice Administration from Drury University and his MS in Public Administration from the City University of Seattle. Formerly, he served as the Major of the Operations Division and Investigations Division for the Springfield Police Department before retiring as an Assistant Chief in 2007. He...

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Criminal Defense Expert Witness FAQs

A criminal defense expert witness provides specialized knowledge to help the court understand complex issues related to the case. They can clarify technical aspects, provide analysis, and testify on behalf of the defendant.

Criminal defense expert witnesses handle a wide range of cases including drug offenses, violent crimes, white-collar crimes, DUIs, and more. Their expertise can be crucial in challenging prosecution evidence.

An expert witness can identify weaknesses in the prosecution's case, provide alternative interpretations of evidence, and present compelling testimony that supports your defense strategy.

Yes, there are many subspecialties. These include forensic science experts, mental health professionals for insanity defenses, computer crime specialists, and more depending on the nature of the case.

Each type of criminal case has unique nuances. An expert with experience in your specific case type will be familiar with these details and can provide more accurate and persuasive testimony.

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