Basic Terms 12 Flashcards
1
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documentary evidence
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confined to written materials
2
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real/demonstrative evidence
A
actual objects
3
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exhibit
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an item introduced as real evidence
4
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witness
A
someone who gives evidence involving direct observation or knowledge
5
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expert witness
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someone qualified by experience or training to render an informed opinion on a specific subject
6
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examination
A
asking a witness questions on a specific subject
7
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direct examination
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must pose questions in a way to allow witness to respond in their own words
8
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leading questions
A
steering the witness to give a desired evidence
9
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cross-examination
A
opposing attorneys lead examination
10
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redirect examination
A
prosecution investigate issues raised during cross-examination
