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The attorney wants to find out what the witness knows. He might ask what they saw, what time it happened and other stuff. He needs the information to decide whether the witness is good or whether it would be a waste of time to use the witness. If he called a witness to the stand and the witness didn't have any information, didn't see or hear anything - it would waste time in court.
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What does the attorney began to grill the witness?
The attorney asked several questions of the witnes.
What to expect as a grand jury witness?
A grand jury witness can expect to answer questions from the prosecutor and defense attorney. They may also have to answer questions from the judge.
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."
If a witness has the same attorney they are being witness for be used by the apposing attorney for their client as well?
Re-word the question please - it doesn't make any sense the way it's written.
Can a New York attorney witness a Maryland will?
Any one can serve as a witness to a will. The fact that they are an attorney makes no difference.
What is the term for the examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the witness to the stand to testify on behalf of the attorney's client?
The attorney who calls the witness conducts a direct examination. The opposing attorney may then conduct a cross examination. The first attorney may then conduct a redirect exam, whereupon the opposing attorney may conduct a recross exam.
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.
Can the witness visit the accused in jail?
NOT a prosecution witness! BUT - if you are a defense witness you should consult with the defendants defense attorney before you do so.
Can a power of attorney be written by a Title company?
I actually have 2 questions 1. Can a power of attorney be written up by a title company when a peice of real estate is sold. And does that mean that the power of attorney can be used for all other aspects of an estate. 2. Can this power of attorney be signed without my mother's approval?
Does a mother have to testify against her daughter in a child custody suit in FL?
If the daughter's ex husband is suing her for full custody and his attorney has subpoenaed her mother as a witness in the case, she has to tell the truth to any and all questions asked, regardless of whether it's her attorney or the child's father's attorney asking the questions. So if any of the answers are answers 'against' the daughter, then the answer would be yes, the mother does have to testify.
Is there an attorney-expert witness privilege?
No. The attorney-client privilege is limited to confidential communications between the lawyer and his client. The relationship between the lawyer and his expert witness is governed only by contract.
Difference between cross and direct examination?
"Direct" examination is what you undergo on the witness stand when the attorney that subpoenaed you asks you questions. "Cross" examination is what you undergo when you are questioned by the attorney for the opposing side, in response to the questions you were previously asked on "direct." Any subsequent questioning of you on the stand would be termed "re-direct" examination" or "re-cross" examination.
