CT Bar Reexamination 3

Question 1

Under Connecticut Practice Book rules, how many rounds of witness examination are permitted as of right?

Accepted Answer

Direct, cross, redirect, and recross; further rounds at court discretion

Answer

Connecticut follows the traditional four-round framework of direct, cross, redirect, and recross, with additional rounds permitted in the court's discretion.

Question 2

On recross-examination in Connecticut, counsel asks about a topic never raised on redirect. The proper objection is:

Accepted Answer

Beyond the scope of redirect

Answer

Recross is limited to matters addressed on redirect; a question outside redirect scope should be objected to as beyond the scope.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'rehabilitation' as a goal of redirect examination?

Accepted Answer

Restoring a witness's credibility after impeachment on cross

Answer

Rehabilitation on redirect aims to restore the credibility of a witness whose believability was attacked during cross-examination.

Question 4

A criminal defendant takes the stand and is cross-examined about prior bad acts. On redirect, defense counsel may:

Accepted Answer

Have the defendant explain the context of those acts

Answer

On redirect, the defendant-witness may explain or contextualize prior bad acts raised by the prosecutor on cross.

Question 5

In Connecticut, if redirect examination opens a new topic not covered on cross, opposing counsel:

Accepted Answer

May recross on the new topic raised during redirect

Answer

When redirect introduces a new topic, fairness allows recross to address that newly raised matter.

(CT Bar) Connecticut Bar Exam Practice Test

(CT Bar) Connecticut Bar Exam Practice Test

CT Bar Reexamination 3