Does a Defendant Have a Right to Confront the Government’s Expert Witnesses?  The Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation Clause gives criminal defendants the right to require witnesses against them to come to court and be cross-examined. One key question that arises under the Confrontation Clause is whether a defendant has the right to cross-examine government experts who perform testing or analysis (e.g., DNA testing or blood analysis) and submit written reports to the prosecutor, but do not testify. … [Read more...]

Boston criminal defense lawyer, Kevin J. Mahoney, explains your rights under the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution includes the "Confrontation Clause." The Confrontation Clause gives a criminal defendant the right to confront the witnesses against him. If you are facing a criminal trial, it is important to know the witnesses who will testify for the prosecution and the scope of your right of confrontation. Here is how I explain … [Read more...]