Direct Exam
What are 5 words that you should start your direct exam question with that start with W?
who, what, where, when, why
On a cross exam, the attorney should tell the witness, please answer ___ or ____
yes or no
What happens first in a trial?
Opening statements
temporary break of a trial
recess
Who was the defendant in our case?
Jeremiah Birch
What word should you start your direct exam with that starts with H?
How
What do you call questions with a yes or no answer?
Leading questions
What is the final summary from the lawyers?
closing statement
a person who goes to court to tell the truth about what he or she has seen or knows about a crime
witness
Who was the neighbor of Ada May Moses?
Val Martin
What word should you start your direct exam with that starts with D?
Describe
Does the witness know what questions will be asked on a cross exam?
No
Which side calls their witnesses first?
prosecution
person accused of a crime
defendant
What kind of business does Val Martin have?
Dry cleaning
What word should you start your direct exam with that starts with E?
Explain
Who do the attorneys for the prosecution cross exam?
The defense witnesses
What happens after a direct exam?
cross exam
this side tries to show the defendant committed a crime
prosecution
What was the date Sgt. Hunter was call to investigate a disturbance at 364 Maplewood Lane?
May 14
What is the first thing the attorney says in a direct exam?
Please state your name for the court
Who do attorneys for the defense cross exam?
The prosecution witnesses
Which side gives the closing statement last in a trial?
defense
this side tries to prove the defendant is not guilty
defense
What is the latest theater production Ada May Moses is working on?
The Master Spy