Witnesses should not be "prepared"
for trial by the side calling them or helped to understand what will be asked on the stand and what the trial process will involve.

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Witnesses are often prepared for trial by the side calling them to help them understand the trial process, what questions they might be asked, and how to effectively communicate their testimony. This preparation is aimed at making their testimony clear and understandable, not coaching them to say something untrue or misleading.

Witnesses Should Not Be "Prepared