Witness for the Prosecution

The attorney representing the state or the party placing the charge against the alleged criminal works for the ...

• Defense

• Prosecution

• Attorney

• Acquittal

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witness

• defense

• witness

• bystander

• neglects

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In the context of a courtroom, who is the 'witness'?

• A person who observes an event and provides testimony

• The lawyer defending the accused

• The judge presiding over the case

• The person accused of the crime

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What is the primary role of the prosecution in a legal trial?

• To defend the accused

• To present evidence against the accused

• To judge the case

• To provide legal advice to the accused

Which of the following best describes the term 'testimony'?

• A legal document

• A witness's statement under oath

• A type of legal punishment

• A courtroom procedure

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In literature, what is the significance of a 'witness' character?

• To provide comic relief

• To offer a neutral perspective

• To serve as the main antagonist

• To act as the protagonist

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What does the term 'cross-examination' refer to in a trial?

• The initial questioning of a witness

• The questioning of a witness by the opposing side

• The final verdict of the jury

• The opening statement of the trial

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Which of the following is a synonym for 'prosecution'?

• Defense

• Accusation

• Judgment

• Acquittal

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In the phrase 'witness for the prosecution', what does 'for' indicate?

• In favor of

• Against

• Neutral

• Unrelated to

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What is the opposite of 'guilty' in legal terms?

• Prosecuted

• Acquitted

• Testified

• Judged

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