What is direct examination?
A) inspection and verification of all documents related to a trial by the judge
B) inspection and verification of all documents related to a trial by the jurors
C) witnesses being questioned by the plaintiff's attorney
D) prospective jurors being questioned by the judge or lawyers of each party

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Direct examination refers to the questioning of a witness by the attorney who called them to testify. This is usually the plaintiff's attorney in a civil trial or the prosecutor in a criminal trial. The purpose of direct examination is to elicit testimony and evidence that supports the attorney's case.

What Is Direct Examination