In your opinion, did the cross-examination tactic requiring O. J. Simpson to put on the ill-fitting gloves in front of the jury have an effect on the eventual outcome of the trial? Discuss the benefits and challenges of cross-examination

What will be an ideal response?


Opinions regarding the cross-examination of O.J. Simpson and the ill-fitting glove will vary. Cross-examination is the cornerstone of the adversarial system and is designed to ensure the veracity of the testifying witness, to show the facts in the most favorable light to the cross-examiner's side and sometimes used to impeach a witness. Questions presented during cross-examination are limited to those areas that were originally examined during direct. However, greater latitude is given to attorneys during cross-examination because of the uncertainty of the content of the witness' testimony. The exploratory nature of cross-examination may also lead to perils unanticipated by the examiner.

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Be comprehensive in your answer, citing examples of each rule that is analyzed.

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What will be an ideal response

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. first-generation jails B. second-generation jails C. third-generation jails D. fourth-generation jails

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