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Leading questions may be asked of a hostile witness during direct examination?
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An examiner can ask leading questions of a hostile witness because he is seeking answers to questions this person is unwilling to give voluntarily. However, this can only be done on cross-examination. Asking leading questions on direct examination is considered "coaching" the witness to provide a certain answer.
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During cross-examination are leading questions allowed?
Yes, leading questions are usually allowed during cross-examination. The purpose of cross-examination is to challenge the witness's testimony and credibility, and leading questions can help steer the witness toward a particular line of questioning or point.
Who typically conducts direct examination?
Direct examination is conducted by the attorney calling the witness. Most types of leading questions are not allowed during this round of questioning.
What is direct examination of a witness?
Direct examination is when the witness is FIRST questioned in court by an attorney (usually their own lawyer), when he is questioned by the opposing side it is called "cross-examination."
When the defense does a cross examination of the witness they will ask questions in an attempt to about the testimony?
A. create doubt @
How do you cross examine a witness?
Cross-examination is governed by the rules of evidence of the particular jurisdiction. In criminal cases a defendant, through his lawyer, have the constitutional right to confront the prosecution's witnesses. Nevertheless, the questions and scope of cross-examination can be quite limited and lawyers representing each side are permitted to object to questions that are irrelevant, improperly phrased, or lacking foundation. While most people think a good cross-examiner aggressively attacks a witness's veracity, a sophisticated trial lawyer may use cross-examination to elicit favorable facts from a witness in a non-hostile manner. Arguably, cross-examination is the reason for the trial. A trial lawyer may also use cross-examination to clarify a witness's testimony.
What is the other side allowed to do to a witness after he or she testifies?
Cross-examination. They will ask the witness questions that seek to discredit the opposition's case.
What is the other side allowed to do to a witness after he she testifies?
Cross-examination. They will ask the witness questions that seek to discredit the opposition's case.
What is it called when the prosecution asks the witness questions to clear up any confusion for the jury?
If the witness is a Prosecution Witness - the Prosecutor's initial questioning of their own witness is referred to as direct examination.If, after the defense asks that witness questions (known as cross examination), the prosecutor feels the need to re-question their witness again (to clarify certain matters) that is called re-direct examination.
When the defense does a cross-examination of the witness they will ask questions in an attempt to?
create doubt in the juries mind . . .Added: . . . . and impeach the witness if possible.
When the defense does a cross examination of the witness they will ask questions in attempt to?
create doubt in the juries mind . . .Added: . . . . and impeach the witness if possible.
What does Cross examination mean?
Cross Examination simply means someone from another party or other side of the court room asks witness questions
Which is not allowed during a trial?
One lawyer asking questions during the other lawyer's examination of a witness
