Exam 9: Examining Witnesses

Witnesses can be cross-examined twice during the time they are called.

The Daubert test is important in evaluating ballistics testimony.

What are the two primary factors that the Daubert test requires that the trial judge make the determination of whether an expert's testimony is acceptable in court?

In which of the following situations could a person claim protection via the Fifth Amendment?

Which of the following objections would an attorney most likely raise if during cross-examination a question was posed to a witness three separate times?

Tendering a witness occurs right before the qualification process.

In regard to expert testimony, voir dire is where

Witness inclusion is the process of separating witnesses while they are outside the courtroom.

Witnesses should state facts based on their inferences and conclusions rather than based on personal knowledge.

Experts are called for which of the following situations?

The accused, when testifying, is protected by the

What stage of questioning, if it occurs, is most limited in the scope of questioning?

The modern approach to opinions is

Asked and answered is a substantive objection.

Evidence that shows the defendant's guilt is

Which of the following objections would an attorney most likely raise if during cross-examination a witness was asked to take a guess to information he or she did not know?

What is an official court document ordering a witness to bring court documents to a trial?

In which of the following circumstances would a leading question not be permissible?

During what stage of a trial will a witness receive initial questioning?

At common law opinion evidence was governed by the opinion rule.