JSB171 Study Guide - Final Guide: Autopsy, Escort Agency
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Re-examination is restricted to matters raised in cross-examination, so counsel cannot introduce new materials. Fundamental objectives during re-examination: clarify matters left in confusion following cross-examination, repair credit of witness, counsel in re-examination had the advantage, as the answers given in re-examination have the last theatrical impact of the questioning. A: well i made it in collaboration with the accused, s, and his wife, and the reason i did that was because i was scared and i was prepared to write anything that they wanted me to. Generally, it is all over in re-examination, because all evidential matter that the crown or plaintiff intends to rely upon is to be adduced before the close of the crown/plaintiff"s case. However, it is possible that rebuttal evidence might be called to counter something that is bottled up during re- examination. Fundamental rule: rebuttal evidence is only permitted in exceptional circumstances.
