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What is the requirement for a witness to testify to a matter?
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?
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?
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?
When should cross-examination go beyond the subject matter of the direct examination?
Under what circumstances does Rule 602 not apply to a witness's testimony?
Under what circumstances does Rule 602 not apply to a witness's testimony?
When can a witness testify to a matter?
When can a witness testify to a matter?
In what circumstances should leading questions be used on direct examination?
In what circumstances should leading questions be used on direct examination?
What is the purpose of the court's control over examining witnesses and presenting evidence?
What is the purpose of the court's control over examining witnesses and presenting evidence?
When should cross-examination go beyond the subject matter of the direct examination?
When should cross-examination go beyond the subject matter of the direct examination?
Under what circumstances does Rule 602 not apply to a witness's testimony?
Under what circumstances does Rule 602 not apply to a witness's testimony?
