Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
If a defendant is represented by a lawyer in a criminal trial, would the defendant be allowed to question a witness -- or is this something only the lawyer can do?
Asked on 2/20/14, 11:08 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
The lawyer does on behalf of the accused. The defendant can only ask the witness questions if he or she is self representing.
Answered on 2/20/14, 3:28 pm
Joe Dane
Law Office of Joe Dane
Only through the attorney.
If a defendant (foolishly) chooses to represent themselves, then the would question the witnesses on cross-examination.
Answered on 2/25/14, 9:53 pm
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