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Leading: When a lawyer asks a question in a way that suggests the answer they want to hear, it is called leading. This is not allowed if the witness is on the same side as the lawyer. However, it is allowed if the witness is against the lawyer or if they are being cross-examined by the opposing lawyer. A leading question is one that gives the answer in the question itself.
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These examples illustrate how leading questions can be improper and can influence the witness to give a certain answer. It is important for attorneys to avoid leading questions when questioning their own witnesses and to only use them in certain circumstances during cross-examination or with hostile witnesses.