Asked by Aaron Millett on May 09, 2024
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Attorney Morris meets with friendly witness David prior to trial. Attorney Morris will
A) discuss the types of questions he intends to ask David in court.
B) tell David how to answer the opposing counsel's questions during cross-examination.
C) recommend that David answer the opposing counsel's questions in as detailed a manner as possible.
D) All of these choices are correct.
Cross-Examination
The questioning of a witness by the opposing party in a court of law to test the validity or credibility of their testimony.
Opposing Counsel
A lawyer or team of lawyers representing the opposite side in a legal dispute.
Detailed Manner
A way of doing something that is thorough and includes a lot of information or specifics.
- Learn the methods for effectively preparing and communicating with trial witnesses.
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Jennifer HopkinsMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Attorney Morris can discuss the types of questions he intends to ask David in court to prepare him for the testimony. However, telling David how to answer questions or recommending that he answer in a detailed manner could be seen as coaching or influencing the witness's testimony, which is unethical.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the methods for effectively preparing and communicating with trial witnesses.