court witnesses

What Questions Should I Ask A Court Witness?

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What Questions Should I Ask A Court Witness? You must ask questions beginning with words such as Who, What, Where, When, Why, How, Describe, Tell, Explain, etc. You should ask questions that allow the witness to provide her own answer. For example, “Witness, what did you see at the intersection of A and B streets?”

What Is The 6th Amendment Confrontation Clause?

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What Is The 6th Amendment Confrontation Clause? The Confrontation Clause found in the Sixth Amendment provides that “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right…to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” The Clause was intended to prevent the conviction of a defendant upon written evidence (such as depositions or ex parte affidavits)