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What is cross-examination?

April 26, 2017cross-examination

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What is cross-examination?

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A. Cross-examination is the way your evidence is tested in the courtroom. You may find it a little uncomfortable but remember that it is not personal and try not to get angry.

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If you are called as a prosecution witness, the prosecution lawyer will ask you questions. The defence lawyer will then ask you questions (cross-examine you). If you are a witness for the defence, the defence lawyer asks his or her questions first, followed by the prosecution lawyer. Once you have been cross-examined the lawyer who first questioned you may need to speak to you again to get more information. Many people are surprised or worried about the cross-examination by the other lawyer. It is important to remember: It isn’t personal – it’s the lawyer’s job to make sure you have not made a mistake. You are not on trial. The lawyers are not trying to make people think you are stupid, or call you a liar. If the questions become too aggressive, the lawyer who called you as a witness has a right to ask the judge or magistrates to stop it. The judge or magistrates can also ask the lawyer to stop the questions. Our law is based on the idea that a defendant is innocent until proven guilty