What is the purpose of cross-examination of witnesses that occurs at trial?
1. The process allows the party's attorney to clarify the meaning of his or her testimony.
2. The process gives the opposing counsel an opportunity to question and refute a witness's testimony.
3. It allows one party to a lawsuit to question another party to the lawsuit.
4. It ensures that both attorneys question all witnesses.
Criminal charges have been brought against a nurse who made a medication error that resulted in a child's death. Which level of evidence is expected in this case?
1. Preponderance of evidence
2. Clear and convincing evidence
3. Evidence beyond a reasonable doubt
4. Voir dire evidence
The nurse is involved as an expert witness in a civil court case where life support was withdrawn and the patient expired. Which level of evidence is expected for this case?
1. Preponderance of evidence
2. Clear and convincing evidence
3. Evidence beyond a reasonable doubt
4. Voir dire evidence
What is the role of lay witnesses in a trial?
1. These witnesses tell only what has transpired from their perspective.
2. They give opinions for the jury to decide.
3. They testify to what others have said about the incident under question.
4. Lay witnesses may answer hypothetical questions for the jury.
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