Trial: Examining Witnesses Without Asking Leading Questions

This 3.5 minute segment discusses how to avoid asking 'leading' questions (questions that assume the answer or otherwise help the witness) and how to ask open-ended questions, such as those that begin with Who, What, Where, When, How, Please tell the jury, etc.

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I get this totally !

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[@thatwickedsmahttraumachick]

So I can ask a question that ends in right or correct? I thought that was leading

[@ashleypantz]

With all due respect, this definition of what's a leading is the number one misconception among trial attorneys and judges. There is no rule that says you must ask open ended questions. Direct questions that get to the point are not necessarily leading. A leading question has to assumes an answer is true and tries to get the other party to agree with it "You were at the bus stop, correct?" is leading. Asking "Were you at the bus stop?" is not leading. You are allowed to prep witnesses; there is literally no point at not allowing direct questions to be asked on direct