Difference between revisions of "Cross-Examination"
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Cross-examination, on the other hand, is a targeted attack on the prosecutor's theory of the case. The focus should be on the attorney, leading the witness to answer the questions to support the defense's theory. During cross-examination the defense attorney seeks to persuade the jury that the witness' testimony is: | Cross-examination, on the other hand, is a targeted attack on the prosecutor's theory of the case. The focus should be on the attorney, leading the witness to answer the questions to support the defense's theory. During cross-examination the defense attorney seeks to persuade the jury that the witness' testimony is: | ||
| − | + | # inconsistent with other testimony or evidence | |
| − | + | # biased against the defendant | |
| − | + | # the result of a witness' personal motive | |
| − | + | # demonstrates that the witness (if a co-defendant) had the opportunity to commit the crime | |
| − | + | # illustrates the witness'lack of knowledge of the facts and the evidence, or | |
| − | + | # shows the witness' inability to see, hear, perceive, and observe important parts of the incident | |
Regardless of whether the criminal defender is preparing for direct or cross, he should prep the case by answering the following questions: | Regardless of whether the criminal defender is preparing for direct or cross, he should prep the case by answering the following questions: | ||
