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QUESTION, proof. An interrogation of a witness in which he is asked to explain the veracity of certain facts, as far as he knows them. 2. The questions are either general or orientation. A general question means a question that requires the witness to say everything that is known without suggestion, because who gave it the shot? 3. A guiding question is one that leads the witness`s mind to the answer or suggests how A B gave the blow? 4. The Romans asked a question asserting the fact or the supposed fact that the interrogator expected or wanted to find in and through the answer to the proposed defendant, a suggestive interrogation, because is your name not A B? Empty Leitfrage. n. a question asked of a witness by a lawyer during a trial or testimony (sworn examination outside the court), suggesting an answer or putting words in the witness`s mouth. Such a question is often disputed, usually with the simple objection: «lead». A key question is admissible only if it is addressed to the other party to the action or to an «opposing witness» during cross-examination (possibility of examination after direct testimony), on the grounds that such a witness can easily reject the proposed language. Typical inappropriate orientation question: «Didn`t the accused seem to you to go too fast in the restricted view?» The right question would be, «How fast, you guess, was the accused on the road?» followed by «How much visibility was?» and «How far could you see?» «Throw/ question.» dictionary Merriam-Webster.com, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%2Fbring%20into%20question. Accessed October 6, 2022.

Common Law – The legal system that originated in England and is now used in the United States. It is based on court decisions and not on laws adopted by the legislator. No. They have the constitutional right to remain silent. In general, you don`t need to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else), even if you don`t feel free to walk away from the officer, get arrested, or be in jail. You cannot be punished for refusing to answer a question. It`s a good idea to talk to a lawyer before agreeing to answer questions. In general, only a judge can ask you to answer questions.

(Non-citizens should read Section IV for more information on this topic.) Therefore, it seems unreasonable to manage the reputational risk associated with litigation in the expectation that what happens in the courtroom will remain in the courtroom. We should consider the premise that if the trial contains something potentially worthy of interest, a parallel trial will inevitably take place outside the courts in a much more open forum where the rules of the game are not so clear or may simply be unknown to the lawyer. To get an idea of what question you can ask as part of a direct review, take a look at examples of family law issues in British Columbia Anything you say to a law enforcement officer can be used against you and others. Remember that lying to a government official is a crime, but remaining silent until you consult a lawyer is not. Even if you have already answered some questions, you may refuse to answer other questions until you have a lawyer. Indictment – A trial in which a person accused of committing a crime is brought to justice, informed of the charges and asked to plead guilty or not guilty. Communication should be understood as a strategic tool that allows the audience to correctly interpret what is happening in the courtroom and avoid questioning our client`s call for bail – guarantee for the release of an accused or witness from remand (usually in the form of money) to ensure their appearance on day and time. You can only ask questions of one witness. You can`t insult them or argue with them. see dire – The process by which judges and lawyers select a small jury from among those who have the right to serve by questioning them to determine knowledge of the facts of the case and willingness to decide the case solely on the basis of the evidence presented to the court.

«To see said» is an expression that means «to tell the truth». Record – Place a document in the official custody of the court clerk for inclusion in the records or records of a case. Lawyers must file a variety of documents throughout the life of a case. In summary, the preparation of a public case that exposes our client`s reputation to a public judgment requires a communication strategy aimed at legal action. This involves a special methodology and the cooperation of experts from both fields, as well as great efforts to transform the rigour and accuracy of legal language into immediate and concise media language. Habeas Corpus – A memoir often used to bring a prisoner to justice to determine the lawfulness of his detention. A prisoner who wants to argue that there is no sufficient reason to be detained would file a writ of arrest in habeas corpus. It can also be used to bring a person into custody to court, to testify or to be prosecuted.

You must question the witnesses you call. This type of investigation is called direct examination. For a direct exam, you need to ask open-ended questions (questions that allow explanations). Open-ended questions usually start with words like who, what, why, where, how, tell me about this or describe it. The opposite of an open-ended question is a key question. Suggestive questions, as the name suggests, lead the respondent to a specific answer. They are usually answered with yes or no. Orientation questions allow you to control what the witness is talking about and often help you get an accurate answer from the witness.

For this reason, you should not ask guidance questions of your own witnesses. You have the right to say that you do not want to be interviewed, to have a lawyer present, to determine the time and place of the interview, to know the questions he will ask in advance and to answer only those questions that you are happy to answer. If you are detained for any reason, you have the right to remain silent. Whatever happens, suppose that nothing you say is public. And remember that knowingly lying to an agent is a crime. Jurisdiction – (1) The legal power of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction occurs when two courts have jurisdiction in the same case at the same time. Some issues may be heard in state and federal courts. The plaintiff first decides where to sue, but in some cases, the defendant may try to change courts. 2.

The geographical area in which the General Court has jurisdiction to rule on cases. A federal court in a state, for example, can usually rule on only one case arising from acts committed in that state. The first is that proper presentation of the facts and interpretation of the law as part of the (judicial) process is not sufficient for a lawyer to adequately defend the interests of his client. The fluidity of our environment leads to a more integral role for the legal professional, who must develop a long-term vision, know his client`s activities and reputational value, and also act as a leader outside the courtroom by integrating communication into his legal strategy. Lawsuit – A lawsuit brought by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a claim that the defendant failed to comply with a legal obligation, resulting in harm to the plaintiff. The Glossary of Legal Terms defines more than 100 of the most common legal terms in easy-to-understand language. The terms are listed in alphabetical order and can be best accessed by selecting a letter here: when an item of interest is included in this public legal process, the areas of justice and communication are inevitably closely linked. Although a lawyer may disagree, this union is inevitable and essentially democratic. Objection – A protest by a lawyer who questions a statement or question at trial. Among the most common objections is the fact that a lawyer «directs the witness» or that a witness who makes a statement is hearsay. Once an objection is filed, the judge must decide whether to accept the question or testimony. Nor can we ignore the opposite; in other words, the influence of the public`s judgment on the court`s decision.

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