EC-Council: Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator(CHFI-V10) |
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Module 1 : Computer Forensics in Today's World |
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Types of examinations in US court
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Here are some types of examinations in US court:
Direct examination: The presentation of evidence begins with the calling of witnesses by the attorney. The attorney does the initial questioning of the witness and this is commonly called the direct examination. An attorney examines their own witnesses to present the facts of the case. Direct examination focuses on building a case and introducing evidence through witnesses.
Cross examination: Follows direct examination and gives the defense attorney the opportunity to question the witness about their direct testimony. Cross examination challenges the credibility and narrative given during direct examination. Cross-examination uses leading questions so the defense attorney may control the witness‘s responses. Most questions are designed seeking a yes or no answer.
Examination-in-chief: Also called direct examination, this is the phase in the testimony of a witness where that witness is being questioned by the party who has called them.
Oral examination: An examination of a party under oath. It is recorded and transcribed and it is used at trial. The oral examination does not happen in court.
Multistate Performance Test: A component of the bar examination in the United States. The MPT is designed to test an individual‘s ability to use lawyering skills to analyse a realistic legal problem
Redirect and recross-examination: Redirect and recross-examination are both chances for lawyers to question a witness again, before the witness finishes testifying
Voir dire examination: A voir dire is a preliminary examination that determines the competency of a juror or witness. It‘s a legal hearing where a judge hears matters of evidence without a jury. In criminal cases, a voir dire can disclose prospective jurors who are unable to fulfill their obligations or are not capable of evaluating the evidence. This disclosure can lead to jurors being excused for cause. In a voir dire test, the court may ask the child preliminary questions that have no connection to the case. For example, the court may ask about the child‘s name, father‘s name, or place of residence.
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