It is unethical to compensate a witness who is not an expert witness for his or her lost income in connection with trial preparation and/or appearing in trial.

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Compensating a non-expert witness for their lost income due to trial preparation or appearance is generally considered ethical and is often legally permissible, as it compensates for the witness's actual loss without influencing their testimony.

It Is Unethical to Compensate a Witness Who Is Not