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NC BLET: PREPARING FOR COURT AND TESTIFYING IN COURT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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NC BLET: PREPARING FOR COURT ANDTESTIFYING IN COURT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In your testimony, what is one thing never to use? - Answer-Police Jargon ie. 10 codes,
APB, BOLO, I observed, I responded, etc.
If you prefer to affirm, rather than swear in, who should be advised and when? -
Answer-The Clerk or Court, before the trial
When swearing in, where do your hands go? - Answer-Left Hand- on the bible
Right Hand- raised, palm facing front
What pronouns should be used when referring to the defendant? - Answer-Proper
pronouns- Mr. Mrs. Ms. or The Defendant, and never girl, boy, rapist, thief, etc.
-If you incorrectly address someone, politely correct the mistake.
What is the most important thing to remember when testifying? - Answer-Always *Tell
the Truth*
What is Perjury? - Answer-Wilfully and corruptly, while under oath or affirmation, gives
testimony or makes a statement that is false and material, lying under oath. Class F
Felony
If you make a mistake during testimony, what should you do, what should you not do? -
Answer-Politely stop your testimony, correct the mistake and move on. Never allow a
mistake to go uncorrected, your credibility is at stake.
What should you do if you cannot remember or not sure how to answer a question? -
Answer-The officer may say, " I don't recall" only when the officer simply cannot
remember a certain fact. If you do not know the answer to a particular question, don't be
afraid to say so.
What should the officer’s testimony include? - Answer-It should provide all the details of
an incident, including, but not limited to, the defendant's condition, attitude, appearance,
etc. Remember the five senses, to help your testimony
If you are asking a question by an attorney that you don't understand, what should you
do? - Answer-Politely ask "I am sorry, but I didn't understand your question, could you
repeat it?"
What are the purposes of Direct Examination? - Answer-1. To bring the relevant facts of
the case out
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