How should witnesses answer questions during cross-examination?

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Question 2 (4 points)

What type of questions does a defense attorney ask when cross-examining a witness.

Question 3 (4 points)

What core value (Responsible Stewardship, Professional Development, Integrity, Community, Excellence, or Respect) most CLOSELY exemplifies the "expert witness testimony" process? Why is this core value more introspective of the process than the five other values?

Question 4 (4 points)

Identify two cases discussed in class that are used to determine if scientific evidence is allowed into court.

Question 5 (4 points)

Explain what direct examination is.

Question 6 (4 points)

What is the purpose of an expert witness?

Question 7 (4 points)

Why are visual aids used in a court hearing?

Question 8 (4 points)

In your opinion, is it a good idea to pay an expert witness to testify? Explain your answer why or why not.

Question 9 (4 points)

Explain why a witness should meet with the prosecuting attorney before their testimony.

Question 10 (4 points)

Explain why it is important to have good public speaking skills.

Question 11 (4 points)

Explain what demonstrative evidence is.

Question 12 (4 points)

A person has arrived from another planet with no knowledge of the United States Court system, and how a witness will testify during direct examination in a trial. Explain what happens when a person is called to testify.

Question 13 (4 points)

Explain what an exhibit list is.

Question 14 (4 points)

Explain why ethics is important in forensics science and crime scene investigations.

Question 15 (4 points)

Language is important when testifying as an expert witness. The witness should use what kind of language when on the witness stand?

Question 16 (4 points)

Define Ethics.

Question 17 (4 points)

List three things you learned from the expert crime scene investigator from the Pinellas County Sheriff Office regarding testifying in a court hearing.

Question 18 (4 points)

When testifying in court a witness should do the following to present a professional image:

Question 19 (4 points

What are some attorney tactics used during cross examination?

Question 20 (4 points)

What is a suppression hearing?

Question 21 (4 points)

Explain when a witness can use their notes during testimony.

Question 22 (4 points)

When answering questions, who should the witness look at in the courtroom?

Question 23 (4 points)

Explain two methods you have learned to improve your writing skills

Question 24 (4 point

What is the Daubert standard?

Question 25 (4 poi

What should a witness do if they make a mistake in their testimony.?