Cross examinations should:
A) Either expose inconsistencies in the witness' direct testimony or undermine their credibility
B) Either enhance the witness' credibility or consistency
C) Only enhance the witness' credibility
D) Only enhance the witness' consistencies

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The purpose of cross examination is to challenge the witness' credibility or their testimony by exposing inconsistencies. Therefore, the correct answer is A, which states that cross examinations should either expose inconsistencies in the witness' direct testimony or undermine their credibility. The other options, B, C, and D, are incorrect because they do not reflect the primary purpose of cross examination.

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