This case illustrated how witnesses' opinions can be helpful to a jury, especially where the "facts" to which the witness would otherwise have to testify are difficult to articulate. The Court found that an opinion by a lay witness can be an effective means of "conveying to the jury what the witness has seen or heard."

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The case United States v. Yazzie is known for discussing the admissibility of lay witness opinions when the facts are difficult to articulate, allowing the witness to convey their observations effectively to the jury.

This Case Illustrated How Witnesses' Opinions Can Be Helpful to a Jury