After the Prosecution Has Finished Asking Questions of Its Witnesses

question 35

Short Answer

After the prosecution has finished asking questions of its witnesses, the defense may ask questions of that witness. This process is called _______________.

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Definitions:

Criminal Intent

The mental state indicating that an individual was conscious of the act they were committing and intended to commit a crime.

Mens Rea

A legal principle referring to the criminal intent or state of mind of the person committing a crime.

Twenty-Five Dollars

The equivalent of 25 units of currency, often referenced in financial transactions or budgets.

Verb Agree

The grammatical rule that a verb must match its subject in number and person.