create doubt in the juries mind . . .
Added: . . . . and impeach the witness if possible.
The goals of cross-examination include discrediting the witness and telling the client's version of the events with the questions. The best book on cross-examination that I've read can be found here: http://www.relentlessdefense.com/relentless-criminal-cross-examination.html
create doubt in the juries mind . . .Added: . . . . and impeach the witness if possible.
A. create doubt @
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.
The duration of The Witness for the Defense is 3000.0 seconds.
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The Witness for the Defense was created on 1919-09-14.
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
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.
NOT a prosecution witness! BUT - if you are a defense witness you should consult with the defendants defense attorney before you do so.
Because the prosecutor didn't believe the witness, he began to ask more direct and assertive questions in an attempt to extrude the truth.
If it is a sequestered PROSECUTION witness, of course he can talk to them. If the witness is a defense witness the prosecutor shouldn't be talking to them whether they are sequestered, or not.