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.

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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.

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Answered on 2/25/14, 9:53 pm


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