The direct examiner should plan to leave time for redirect in case the credibility or reputation for truthfulness of the witness is attacked on cross examination. Redirect examination is limited to issues raised by the opponent attorney on cross examination and must be conducted by the same attorney who handled the initial direct examination. It is the duty of opposing counsel to object of questions are raised by the direct examiner that are outside the scope of cross examination. Attorneys conduct cross examination to explore the weaknesses in the opponent's case, test the witnesses credibility, and establish some of the facts of their team's case when possible. Time allotted is three minutes for each witness.
Time stops for objections.
Form of Questions. An attorney should ask leading questions when cross examining the opponents witnesses. A leading question allows the attorney to control the witnesses' answers to some degree. Scope of Examination. It may cover matters affecting the credibility of the witness, and additional matters, otherwise admissible, that were not covered on direct examination.