1/4/2024 0 Comments Cross examination definitionThe questions in the last two categories, above, all suggest that the witness has a reason to not be truthful or hasn’t been truthful in the past. Weren’t you convicted of writing bad checks?.Isn’t it true that you have been convicted of fraud?.However, be careful to only ask these questions if you know that the person was convicted. You can also ask questions that would show that the witness has been convicted of a crime involving dishonesty, which is known as a “crime involving moral turpitude.” These types of convictions could make a judge think the witness is less believable (credible). Questions related to crimes involving dishonesty Isn’t it true that I broke up with you in high school? And you were so upset you promised to get back at me some day?.Isn’t it true that the other party is dating your sister? And so you want to get on the other party’s good side by testifying for him today?.Isn’t it true that you owe the other party money? And isn’t it your hope that he will forgive the loan if you testify for him today?. Your cross-examination can also include questions about the witness’s underlying motivations for testifying or any bias that the witness may have in favor of the other party or against you. Questions related to underlying motivation or bias Sometimes a great cross-examination isn’t defined by the questions that you do ask, it is defined by the questions that you keep yourself from asking. It is best to end the cross-examination and let the doubt linger or move onto a different line of questioning.
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