1. It is impossible for a lawyer to be a forensic expert to testify in court. Forensic appraisers are mainly engaged in forensic appraisal work. They use science, technology or related knowledge to judge and appraise the issues involved in the litigation and give appraisal opinions. As a defender, a lawyer can only provide defense opinions on the innocence of the criminal suspect and the minimum or lighter punishment. He does not have the right to testify in the professional field as an expert expert.
2. Legal basis: Article 12 of the "Measures for the Registration and Management of Forensic Experts".
Individuals applying to engage in judicial appraisal should meet the following conditions:
(1) Citizens who support the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, abide by laws, regulations and social ethics, and are of good conduct;
(2) Have relevant senior professional and technical titles; or have relevant industry qualifications or a bachelor’s degree or above in relevant majors from colleges and universities, and have been engaged in relevant work for more than 5 years;
(3) Apply for experience-based jobs Or for skill-based forensic identification business, one should have more than 10 years of relevant professional experience and strong professional skills;
(4) If the applied for forensic identification business has special regulations in the industry, it should comply with the industry regulations;
(5) The proposed practice institution has obtained or is applying for a forensic identification license;
(6) The person is in good health and can meet the needs of forensic identification.
2. What are the procedures for witnesses to testify in court?
The procedures for witnesses to appear in court to testify are as follows:
1. If a party applies for a witness to appear in court to testify, it must be submitted before the expiration of the time limit for producing evidence and must be approved by the People's Court;
2. The People's Court will review the party's application and, if allowed, notify the witness to appear in court to testify before the trial, and inform them of the legal consequences for testifying truthfully and committing perjury;
3. After the witness appears in court, Before testifying. The judge should inform them of their rights and obligations to testify;
4. The judge and the parties can question witnesses. Witnesses were not allowed to attend the trial. No other witnesses may be present when the witness is being questioned. When the people's court deems it necessary, the people's court may allow witnesses to cross-examine.