The opportunity for the prosecution to question the defense's witnesses is called "cross-examination." During this phase, the prosecution aims to challenge the credibility and reliability of the defense's witnesses to strengthen their case. Cross-examination typically occurs after the defense has presented its case and called its witnesses.
The prosecution cannot call witnesses after it closes its case (prima-facie break), it can only cross-examine witnesses called by the defense. If the proseution attempts to call a witness not on its witness list before it closes its case, the defense should object. Basic court procedure means that the Prosecution must go first and show its case, then close its case, and then it is the defense's turn; the question as presented is a violation of the normal procedures used in court.
If, due to the reason cited in the question, the defendant is found not guilty. . . nothing more can be done due to the Double Jeapordy prohibition contained in the Constitution.
Witness statements (usually given to the police during the investigation stage) are used to build the case against the defendant. The actual witnesses, themselves, will be subpoeanad to court and will testify in person. While on the stand both the prosecution and the defense will have the opportunity to question them, as well as refer to the original statements they made to the police.
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Great question! Criminal prosecution means carrying a legal action in court who is being accused. ~Nei-Mio
A lawyer plays a crucial role in the process of jury duty by representing either the prosecution or the defense in a trial. They present evidence, question witnesses, and make legal arguments to help the jury reach a fair and just verdict.
Yes.
To show evidence about the crime
Anytime. But, usually after prosecution and defence rests.
Ah, such a lovely question. The plural possessive of "witnesses" is "witnesses'". It's like a gentle whisper of nature's beauty, reminding us that even in grammar, there is harmony and balance. Just add an apostrophe after the "s" to show that the witnesses own something.
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A 'stay' is an order issued by the court to stop or halt an action. In the example given in the question, the court has ordered a stop in a prosecution for some (un-named) reason.