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Pleading Not Guilty and Criminal Trials (1:VII) (view source)
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Anything the accused says to the police before or after the arrest is admissible as a confession '''only''' if the Crown first proves it was made voluntarily. See '''Section IX: Charter''' below for more information on confessions. | Anything the accused says to the police before or after the arrest is admissible as a confession '''only''' if the Crown first proves it was made voluntarily. See '''Section IX: Charter''' below for more information on confessions. | ||
==== e) Leading a | ==== e) Leading a Witness ==== | ||
Counsel is generally not permitted to lead its own witness (i.e., suggest answers), with the exception of preliminary matters such as the witness’s identity, residence, age, and other matters that are not at issue, and that merely help to set the stage. However, '''leading questions are proper and encouraged for cross-examination.''' | Counsel is generally not permitted to lead its own witness (i.e., suggest answers), with the exception of preliminary matters such as the witness’s identity, residence, age, and other matters that are not at issue, and that merely help to set the stage. However, '''leading questions are proper and encouraged for cross-examination.''' | ||