An expert witness, if allowed to testify in a criminal trial about an issue of false confession
A) may not be allowed to offer an opinion that the confession is false because that is the jury's job to determine
B) will not be subject to cross examination because he is a scientist
C) cannot testify about a defendant's mental capacity or situational factors that made the defendant vulnerable
D) cannot testify about research showing false confessions do occur

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Expert witnesses can provide testimony on specialized topics to help the jury understand complex issues, but they cannot directly tell the jury that a confession is false as this invades the jury's role in determining the credibility of evidence and facts.

An Expert Witness, If Allowed to Testify in a Criminal