After the court has determined that a witness is qualified to testify and the witness has been administered the oath or affirmation, he or she is usually asked questions by the attorney calling him or her as a witness. This is known as:

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Direct examination is when the attorney who called the witness asks the witness questions to elicit their testimony. Cross-examination is when the opposing attorney questions the witness after direct examination is complete. Sequestration refers to separating witnesses from each other to prevent them from hearing each other's testimony. Leading questions are questions that suggest a particular answer, and are generally not allowed on direct examination except in certain circumstances.

After the Court Has Determined That a Witness Is Qualified