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Number one, expert witness.

An expert witness is someone who, in a trial, gives their professional and impartial opinion on a specific topic

related to the trial. Sometimes they may prepare a report or testify. For example, the expert witness gave his professional opinion on the box.

It was indeed an empty box of chocolate chip cookies.

Number two, witness.

A witness is someone who has direct knowledge of the facts on trial.

Witnesses are essential because they can help determine a defendant's guilt. For example, a witness can provide key information about the crime circumstances

and help confirm whether the defendant was present at the crime scene.

Example. The witness testified with horror that he saw the defendant eating and tasting the last chocolate chip cookie in the box.

Number three. Cross-examination

In trials, an attorney asked the defendant and others questions to find out more about what happened.

For example, imagine this cross-examination between the prosecutor and the defendant.

So why did you lick your fingers?

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