Prosecutors typically ask witnesses questions to establish facts, clarify details, and challenge the defense's case. These questions can be open-ended, leading, or cross-examination questions aimed at proving the defendant's guilt.
In a trial, the two main types of attorneys are defense attorneys who represent the accused and prosecutors who represent the government and present the case against the accused. Defense attorneys work to protect the rights of the defendant and provide a defense against the charges, while prosecutors work to prove the guilt of the accused.
During a jury trial, absolutely not. The only time I've ever heard a judge directly question a witness was during a non-jury trial when they wanted to elicit specific information about a complicated subjet that the witness had already tesitified to under direct and cross. Anything else, such as suggested in the question, would be MOST improper and result in a mis-trial.
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Errors that do not affect the trial balance errors that affect the outcome of the trial balance
A criminal trial in which the plea is "not guilty"
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The two types of verdicts in a trial are guilty, when the defendant is found responsible for the crime charged, and not guilty, when the defendant is acquitted and found not responsible for the crime.
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