Difference between revisions of "Cross-Examination"
From Criminal Defense Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search| Line 113: | Line 113: | ||
Although there is no question, this transitional statement is permissible. It sends a que to both the witness and the fact finder that the subject area of questioning is about to change. | Although there is no question, this transitional statement is permissible. It sends a que to both the witness and the fact finder that the subject area of questioning is about to change. | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
"Looping" is a term that describes a method of sequences questions in order to put emphasis on certain facts you wish to highlight to the finder of fact. When a defense attorney loops questions, he uses the answer to the prior question in order to start additional questions. Looping has three stages: | "Looping" is a term that describes a method of sequences questions in order to put emphasis on certain facts you wish to highlight to the finder of fact. When a defense attorney loops questions, he uses the answer to the prior question in order to start additional questions. Looping has three stages: | ||
