Pross vs Defense
Are leading questions allowed on cross examination?
yes
“Describe the defendant's physical appearance
just before midnight the night of the party.”
No, not a leading question
the question is rude and agressive
Objection, argumentative questioning
long responses
Objection. The witness is giving a narrative response
It is illegal to wear what that causes laughter in church, in Alabama.
a fake mustache
who's witnesses are you questioning on cross?
the other sides(defenses witnesses for pross)(prosses witnesses for defense)
“Did the defendant appear glassy-eyed and unsteady just before midnight the night of the
party?”(on direct)
Objection. Counsel is leading the witness
(only allowed on cross)
the question calls for a long narrative response
Objection, the question calls for a native response
the witness gives an answer that they do not have frst hand knowledge of
Objection. The witness has no personal knowledge that would enable him/her to answer this question.(some exeptions expert whiteness's)
what color of light bulbs is illegal in Arkanssas
Blue
which side of a trial holds the burden of proof?
Prosecution(Beyond a reasonable doubt)
*double points for burden of proof in civil case
“What
time did you arrive at the party, whom did you go with and what did you do there?”
Objection. Compound question
the question is about and exhibit that has not yet been entered into evidence
Objection, lack of foundation
a lay witness or expert witness gives on opinion they are not an expert on
Objection, Improper lay opinion.
Women may not drive in a house coat in what state
California
when are leading questions allowed on direct?
if the court finds the witness to be a hostile whitness
“Are
you still beating your wife?”(on cross)
Objection. Question assumes facts not in evidence
the objection is given after the witness's response.
objection over ruled, not in a timely manner
An answer or question trys to present evidence of a whiteness's character as proof of something
Objection, Improper character evidence under rule 404
You aren't allowed to cross a street while doing what in Connecticut
walking on your hands
which side of a trial can impeach the defense's witness?
Both. Anyone can impeach any witness in a trial
"Did you kill your wife?" "You killed your wife didn't you?"(on cross)
Objection. Compound question
the question dose not have to do with the case.
objection, relevancy
An out of court statement used to prove the truth of the mater asserted.
Objection, hearsay
All citizens must own what in Acworth, Georgia
a rake