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Can a judge ask a witness questions during a court proceeding?
Yes, a judge can ask a witness questions during a court proceeding.
Can you get a ticket for disobeying a police officer in court when you ask him a question?
In court, the judge decides what questions may and may not be asked of a witness, including a police officer. The only way you could receive a ticket or be arrested for asking a question in court would be if you had been directed by the judge not to ask a certain question.
What does sustained and overruled mean?
sustained means: that the judge agrees with the objection and the witness does not have to answer the question Overruled means: that the judge disagrees with the objection and the witness DOES have to answer the question
When will the judge intervene in eh adversary system?
the judge will intervene when matter of procedure are concerned and in criminal cases will occasionally question witnesses or call their witness
What are the major parts of a court case?
judge,jury,witness,lawyer,victom
What is a statement in court my witness about what someone has told the witness not what the witness actually saw it's usually not allowed by the judge?
This is hearsay, which is a secondary source of information that is not allowed.
How do you call a witness to the stand in 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.
What does the term sustained mean in court?
"Sustained" is one of the two possible rulings on an objection raised by one of the attorneys. If an attorney asks an improper question, or a witness gives an inappropriate answer, the attorney for the opposite side (or, in the case of the inappropriate answer, the attorney asking the question) will object. The judge can then sustain the objection, saying "The question (or answer) is improper," or say the objection is "overruled"," meaning the question is proper and the witness may answer, or the witness' answer is accepted and the attorney should ask his next question.
Who decides whether someone is an expert witness?
In legal proceedings, a judge ultimately decides whether someone qualifies as an expert witness. The judge evaluates the witness's credentials, experience, and relevance to the case before allowing them to testify as an expert.
What a witness do if there is an objection'?
If a witness hears an objection during their testimony, they should remain calm and not respond until instructed by the judge. The judge will then decide whether to sustain (agree with) or overrule (disagree with) the objection. If sustained, the witness may need to stop answering the question or disregard part of their previous testimony. It's important for the witness to follow the court's directions and wait for further instructions before continuing.
What is a superior judge?
I believe the question refers to a judge who happens to sit on the bench of a Superior Court - hence a Superior Court Judge.
Can a judge question the witness in court?
In most cases you can, as long as the judge is not presiding over the current case. However, it is best to ask a legal lawyer this question on a case by case basis.
