Exam 13: Ethical and Professional Responsibility in Testimony

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To impeach one's credibility a lawyer may attack all of the following EXCEPT

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Match the testimony process steps with their definition.
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The prosecution has not proved its case
Opening statements
Lawyers briefly giving their accounts
Directed verdict of acquittal
Prosecutor introduces evidence
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Direct
The prosecution has not proved its case
Opening statements
Lawyers briefly giving their accounts
Directed verdict of acquittal
Prosecutor introduces evidence
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The purpose is to create doubt in or impeach the testimony of the witness
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Guidelines for how to respond to counsel include all of the following EXCEPT

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________ are able to give direct testimony because they have observed events through their senses.

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________ are done out of court but under the same oath as in court.

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Voir dire is defined as

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As an expert witness,you are being paid for all the following EXCEPT

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Jurors should begin a case

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The _______ was designed to encourage witnesses to testify freely and honestly without fear of lawsuits arising from their testimony.

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Preparation for testifying in court can include

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In the courtroom,an expert witness's verbal and ________ behaviors affect what the jurors believe about her competence and trustworthiness.

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All of the following can take place before trial EXCEPT

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The ________ Amendment to the U.S.Constitution guarantees the right of the accused to be confronted with the witnesses against him.

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A witness who will testify in a trial is called a(n)________ witness.

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One of the most important parts of your work as an expert witness is ________ for the trial.

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________ is intentionally making a false statement under oath.

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A common trap used by lawyers is to ask you to offer opinions outside ________.

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A(n)________ contains a complete statement of all opinions to be expressed and the basis and reasons for those opinions.

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Which of the following may be called or made subject to discovery?

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It is the ________ who ultimately decide the weight and credibility of the evidence.

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