Jackson v. Tellado

How courts have described this case

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• holding that hypothetical question in criminal case must be limited to facts presented at trial
• finding that expert testimony that relates to straightforward facts “encroache[s] on the jury’s fact-finding role”
• noting \we do not expect ordinary jurors to understand the difference between drugs possessed for distribution as opposed to personal use\
• noting \we do not expect ordinary jurors to understand the difference between drugs possessed for distribution as opposed to personal use\
• finding error in admission of drug expert's testimony did not require reversal where there was otherwise overwhelming evidence of the defendant's guilt
• noting expert testimony is unnecessary to discuss a matter within the jury's competence and understanding

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