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Leading Questions and Child Witnesses

The first part of this article discussed the case law of both state and federal courts with regard to the admissibility of child testimony and the suggestibility of child witnesses. The conclusion discusses whether the child witness understands that he or she can affect the outcome of the litigation, as well as other issues related to the reliability of the child's testimony.

19 minute read November 01, 2005 at 03:41 PM
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Maureen O'Connor, James H. Rotondo And Allyssa McCabe
Leading Questions and Child Witnesses

Part Two of a Two-Part Series

The first part of this article discussed the case law of both state and federal courts with regard to the admissibility of child testimony and the suggestibility of child witnesses.

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