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question about self representation

wazzoraybelle · 2020-01-25 13:49:57

Hi, Just curious about this. If someone is representing themselves in court, is it required that they are under oath when cross-examining a witness?

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25-01-2020 2:49pm

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wazzoraybelle

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Hi, Just curious about this. If someone is representing themselves in court, is it required that they are under oath when cross-examining a witness?

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#2 25-01-2020 6:06pm
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No. Giving evidence on your own behalf (as the defendant) and cross-examing witnesses are separate parts of the hearing. Even if you elect to not give evidence, you can still cross-examine witnesses.

But it is a generally recognised principle (not just by the legal profession) that the man who represents himself has a fool for a client.

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