Idaho Checklist of Questions to Ask Potential Witnesses
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With that in mind, here are 10 key questions that can help start your investigation:Who committed the alleged behavior?What happened?When did this occur?Where did this happen?Did you let the accused know that you were upset by this?Who else may have seen or heard this as a witness?More items...
As indicated by the term, a leading question is one that leads a witness to an answer, by either suggesting the answer or by substituting the words of the questioning attorney for those of the witness.
You can start questioning your witnesses, one at a time, by asking them their name and asking them some background information, like how they know the parties in the case. You will then have to get into asking questions about the event they witnessed or any other issue they are there to testify about.
You must ask questions beginning with words such as Who, What, Where, When, Why, How, Describe, Tell, Explain, etc. You should ask questions that allow the witness to provide her own answer. For example, Witness, what did you see at the intersection of A and B streets?
Ask Open-Ended Questions A general rule is all direct examinations should be open-ended, short questions. To entice a detailed response, questions should begin with: Who, Why, What, Where, and When.
The Don'tsAsk leading questions.In your questioning, move from general to specific.Be clear and brief. Use simple language.Listen to the answers given and note important ones.Treat the witness with respect.Ask only one question at a time.Be precise with questions.Ask questions that discredit their testimony.
