Opinion ID: 2621384
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Text: ¶ 1 In this case, we consider whether testimony as to the quantity of methamphetamine typifying personal use is expert testimony pursuant to rule 702 of the Utah Rules of Evidence and therefore subject to the qualification and advance disclosure requirements associated with that classification of testimony. We conclude that fact or opinion testimony based on specialized knowledge may be admitted only as expert testimony. We further agree with the court of appeals that Chief Kent Adair's testimony at trial regarding personal use quantities of methamphetamine was expert testimony based on his specialized knowledge. Finally, because it is not within the scope of the issue upon which we granted certiorari, we do not address the State's alternative argument that we should reverse the court of appeals because it was harmless error to admit Chief Adair's testimony absent the required thirty days notice. We accordingly affirm the court of appeals' decision.