NC BLET 2024 Preparing for Court and Testifying in Court Exam |Question and Answer| 100% Correct

NC BLET 2024 Preparing for Court and Testifying in Court Exam |Question and Answer| 100% Correct Prior to the first day that the new officers cases are scheduled for court, an ______________ should take the new officer to the courthouse and show the new officer around. *Ans* Experienced Officer When an officer realizes that a mistake has been made during testimony he should (while still on the stand) _______________________________________________________________. *Ans* Politely stop your testimony, correct the mistake, and move on. What is the general purpose of Direct-Examination? *Ans* -To bring out the facts of the case relevant to the party calling the witness, typically the prosecutor. -To establish the elements of each of the crimes charged beyond a reasonable doubt If a member of the court mispronounces your name, you should ___________________________________. *Ans* respectfully correct the person and move on What are the general purposes of Cross Examination? *Ans* -Bring out the whole truth, not just facts favorable to the prosecution -To uncover omissions in testimony, which could have the effect of leaving unfair, untrue, or misinterpreted conceptions in the jury's mind. -To develop and bring out a witness' prejudices -To demonstrate a witness' uncertainty or unfamiliarity with the facts Preparation for court begins at the point of ___________________, it then continues with thorough and accurate report writing, and continues through the entire court process. *Ans* Arrest or Citation What is not a job an officer needs to understand? *Ans* -That subject, client, receives maximum punishment. (possible test question. "Which of these is not") The officer's most important attribute is a reputation for ________, ____________, and ____________ testimony. *Ans* -Honest -Impartial -Accurate Officers must have a reputation for _________________, whether under oath or not. *Ans* Always being truthfu