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Wis JI-Criminal 201
Opinion of a Nonexpert Witness
Ordinarily, a witness may testify only about facts. However, in this case (name of
witness) was allowed to give an opinion as to (identify the subject on which an opinion
was given).2
In determining the weight you give to this opinion, you should consider the witness’
opportunity to observe what happened and the extent to which the opinion is based on that
observation.
Opinion evidence was received to help you reach a conclusion. However, you are not
bound by the opinion of any witness.
History
Wis JI-Criminal 201 (12/2024). Release No. 66. Wisconsin Court System, 12/2024. Prepared by the Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions Committee of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference with the University of Wisconsin Law School; posted by the Wisconsin State Law Library with the University's permission.
Provenance
- Source
- wilawlibrary.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
67ad5f8a51f00ccb54dbe43b77f7e5cf5693842c2e81365277029792d340c0ec
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