CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
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Opinion & Scientific Evidence
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Kelly Test (Kelly-Frye)
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What is Not Subject to Test
............Probability Extrapolation
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No error in allowing D's evidence challenging Ps' proffered "Yale Study" evidence: challenge was to professionalism behind the methodology and Kelly standards re new scientific methods did not apply.
Criminalist's use of probability extrapolation to find weight of seized cocaine not new scientific theory and proper for courtroom use.