You can only ask a witness their opinion to an extent. If the witness has not been qualified as an expert, then you can not ask the witness for an opinion that could effect the outcome of the case in any way. However, if a witness has been qualified as an expert, then you can ask them for their opinion on any issue in which they have enough expertise.
Yes, a judge can ask a witness questions during a court proceeding.
To call a witness to the stand in a court proceeding, the attorney must ask the judge for permission to do so. The attorney will then approach the witness and ask them to take the stand to provide testimony.
File a motion to amend your witness list.
To introduce a witness in court, the attorney should first state the witness's name and their relationship to the case. The attorney should then ask the witness to take an oath to tell the truth. After that, the attorney can begin questioning the witness to elicit relevant information and testimony.
The guideline for expert witness testimony at the Court is 'Testifying in Court: Guidelines and Maxims for the Expert Witness'. Stanley L. Brodsky is the author of this book.
If you have an attorney representing you, he or she can create the subpoena and have it served on the witness. If you don't have representation, you must ask the court to issue the subpoena. You may then be required to pay the costs for a process server, constable, or deputy sheriff to serve the subpoena on the witness.
Anyone can be called to court to be a witness, including a resigned cop.
The strongest type of Supreme Court opinion is a unanimous opinion of the Court, followed by a majority opinion.
Once you are subpoenaed you can not get out of it.
Yes, individuals can refuse to be a witness in court, but they may face legal consequences such as being held in contempt of court.
Consent is not required for emancipation. They do have to be informed and the court will ask their opinion on the subject.
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.