No. A defendant cannot ask for pre-trial access to the prosecution's questions. The unrehearsed nature of the defendant's answers to the prosecutor's questions reveal more of the truth than a planned performance would.
Yes. Once the defendant takes the stand he has to answer all relevant questions.
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You can refer to the judge as Judge or Your Honor. You would start by greeting them and then you speak in the third person if you are the defendant representing yourself. "Good morning Your Honor," The defendant in this case is charged with (insert crime here). The defense will attempt to show that: (and you put your strategy here.) Keep in mind that you dont have to give an opening statement. In most cases before a judge, the prosecution waives the statement and the defense follows with no statement. The judge then informs the prosecution that they can proceed to call their first witness. KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU CAN ONLY ASK QUESTIONS! When you are allowed to cross examine, you must only ask questions!! IF you make one statement to the witness, the prosecution will object and you will be over ruled and you risk making the case weak.
The best way to ask a lawyer a question is to just ask. Having a list of questions prepared in advance is also helpful.
You can ask your lawyer any question you want. It depends on what you want to know.
You should work at a place that ask questions, like a court. You could be a lawyer.
you can attemp to ask questions of the juror that will help pick the right juror.
It is customary at the conclusion of the prosecution's case in a criminal trial for the defense to ask for a required finding of not guilty, arguing that the prosecution failed to introduce sufficient evidence from which the jury could find the defendant guilty. The judge typically assesses the evidence "in the light most favorable to the prosecution." Unless the prosecution has failed to introduce evidence on one or more elements of the crime, the Judge will deny the motion and allow the jury to decide the case. See the related link for more information on criminal procedure.
Definitely. The point is to bring out the truth. If questioning is necessary (and it is), then so be it.
"I want to speak to an attorney," or just "I want a lawyer." If you have been arrested, you should make that request before agreeing to answer any questions besides your name and address.
Contact your local bar association and ask for some names and numbers of local attorneys that would be willing to be interviewed.