Rule 602 of Federal Evidence
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What is the requirement for a witness to testify to a matter?

  • The witness must have heard about the matter from a reliable source
  • The witness must have a general understanding of the matter
  • The witness must have expert knowledge about the matter
  • The witness must have personal knowledge supported by sufficient evidence (correct)
  • Under what circumstances should leading questions be used on direct examination?

  • When the witness is an expert in the field
  • When the witness is hesitant to speak
  • When the attorney wants to control the witness's response
  • When necessary to develop the witness's testimony (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the court's control over examining witnesses and presenting evidence?

  • To make procedures effective for determining the truth (correct)
  • To speed up the legal process
  • To favor one party over the other
  • To intimidate the witnesses
  • When should cross-examination go beyond the subject matter of the direct examination?

    <p>When addressing matters affecting the witness's credibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances does Rule 602 not apply to a witness's testimony?

    <p>When the witness is providing expert testimony under Rule 703</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a witness testify to a matter?

    <p>When evidence is introduced to support the witness's personal knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances should leading questions be used on direct examination?

    <p>When a party calls a hostile witness or an adverse party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the court's control over examining witnesses and presenting evidence?

    <p>To make procedures effective for determining the truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should cross-examination go beyond the subject matter of the direct examination?

    <p>It should not go beyond the subject matter of the direct examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances does Rule 602 not apply to a witness's testimony?

    <p>When the witness is providing expert testimony under Rule 703</p> Signup and view all the answers

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