CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...The Child Witness
......Cross-examination by Defendant
2 Cards On This Topic:

Reversal required where D was denied an opportunity to effectively cross-examine child b/c she did not answer 100s of counsel's questions, including 150 seeking substantial information on important issues.

No abuse of discretion in refusing to strike abuse V's direct testimony where, though evasive and not fully responsive, she did not completely or partially refuse to be subjected to cross-exam.