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sabina

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on: Aug 17, 2018
How does direct examination of a witness differ from cross-examination of the witness?
 
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The lay witness is an individual who has some personal knowledge of the facts of the case derived from personal perceptions, that is, from what was seen, heard, or felt.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


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ryansturges

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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Direct examination is questioning by the side who called the witness. Cross examination is questioning
by the other side. Absent limited exceptions, leading questions may not be asked on direct examination.
Leading questions may be asked on cross examination.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE


sabina

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Missbam101

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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