Witnesses may (or may not) provide additional evidence relative to the outcome of the case. The legal team on both sides have the right to question any witnesses - to enhance the case for - or against the accused.
No, lawyers cannot serve as jurors in a trial.
Yes, a witness can object while on the stand during a trial if they believe a question is improper or irrelevant. However, it is typically the role of the attorneys to make objections on behalf of the witness.
American College of Trial Lawyers was created in 1950.
Trial lawyers can use cross-examination to impeach a witness's testimony, thereby undermining the credibility of that witness on that particular point or as part of a general assault on the witness's veracity. But, good cross-examiners will when appropriate use cross-examination to elicit facts favorable to his side from the witness. It is, therefore, not necessarily the best strategy to attack every witness. See, http://www.relentlessdefense.com/relentless-criminal-cross-examination.html
Trial lawyers who are exceptionally good at cross examining a witness tend to follow one very important rule: Never ask a question to which you do not already know the answer. In a cross exam, unlike the direct exam, the attorney can (and should) ask leading questions. A leading question provides the answer to the question, such as, "Isn't it true, Mr. Witness, that when you picked up the gun and pulled the trigger, you had not yet seen the security camera?" A good cross examination is one where the witness can answer only "yes" or "no" to the question being asked.
No, it is not permissible for jurors to communicate with lawyers after a trial has concluded.
After Mayella Ewell leaves the witness stand, the trial will continue with the next witness or the cross-examination of the current one by the opposing lawyer. The lawyers will then use the testimonies and evidence presented to build their case and argue for their respective sides.
During a trial, lawyers commonly ask witnesses questions about what they saw, heard, or experienced related to the case. They may ask about specific details, events, timelines, and the witness's personal knowledge or involvement. Lawyers also ask witnesses to clarify their statements, provide context, and support their testimony with evidence or documentation.
While the question is a bit subjective, criminal trial lawyers have different degrees of friendliness. You may find one of the nicest people in the world, or you may find an extremely rude individual. It's the luck of the draw.
the final round of questioning of a witness in a trial
Yes, the defendant can serve as a witness in the trial, but they are not required to do so.
The witness on the stand provided crucial information that helped the court understand what happened during the incident in question.