Research suggests that expert testimony would be most influential in which situation?
A) expert testimony regarding whether or not to civilly commit a sex offender at the posttrial stage
B) expert testimony about a defendant's competence to be executed at the sentencing stage
C) expert testimony concerning which parent should be given custody at the trial stage
D) expert testimony pertaining to the dangerousness of a defendant at the pretrial stage

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Expert testimony pertaining to the dangerousness of a defendant at the pretrial stage would be most influential because it could have a significant impact on the defendant's pretrial release or detention. It could also affect the prosecution's decision to pursue certain charges or plea bargaining options. Expert testimony in the other situations listed may still be important, but likely would not have the same level of influence as in the pretrial dangerousness determination.

Research Suggests That Expert Testimony Would Be Most Influential in Which