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How do you cross examine a prosecution witness if you are a defense lawyer?
Unable to answer this question in this venue. There are entire textbooks devoted solely to this subject. But never forget Rule #1 - "NEVER ask a witness a question you don't already know the answer to!"
Yes, they can. Typically a defense attorney will subpoena the witness, but the attorney may request that the court order the witness to remain in the court after testifying for the state. This...
The defense can call a prosecution witness whether the prosecution calls them to testify or not. The defense may subpoena anyone who can provide exculpatory evidence to appear and testify under oath,...