Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions

How are state courts organized?

How are federal courts organized?

What is the difference between civil and criminal fraud trials?

What steps are involved in the civil litigation process?

What is an interrogatory?

What is a deposition?

Why are depositions a powerful tool in obtaining information?

How might a fraud investigator benefit by attending the deposition of opposing experts?

What steps are involved in the criminal litigation process?

What is discovery?

How are fraud examiners used as expert witnesses?

What is the purpose of having a fraud investigator or another expert witness provide testimony in a trial?

What are some of the dos and don’ts of being an expert witness?

What types of fraud-related things can an expert witness testify about?

During deposition, what posture should an expert witness display?