CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Method of Exam: Direct Exam
......Leading Questions
.........Defined
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Leading question suggests desired answer.

Examples cited by D in support of prosecutorial misconduct claim showed "nothing more than the normal process of questioning and objections at trial."

Leading question permissible on direct exam when it serves to stimulate or revive witness's recollection.

That V answers 'yes' does not mean DA's question was leading so as to require defense counsel's objection.

Not every question requiring "yes" or "no" answer is leading.