Outline the importance of the landmark Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals case

It is essential for investigators to understand legal standards of proof including admissibility for expert witness testimony of scientific evidence. This is fundamental in demonstrating that there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime. The Unit VIII required unit resources outline the importance of the landmark Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals case and the implications of this case on how the case influenced admissibility of evidence in the courtroom, who can establish relevancy of testimony, and what this means for digital forensics as a science. Reflect on your thoughts and feelings pertaining to the judge acting as the sole individual responsible for assessing the reliability and relevancy of scientific evidence. Justify your position with content learned in Unit VIII to expand claims beyond opinion.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length, but feel free to expand beyond the minimum required to show good evidence of comprehension of content. No references or citations are necessary.