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18 Pac. L. J. 801 (1986-1987)
The Child Witness: Techniques for Direct Examination, Cross-Examination, and Impeachment

handle is hein.journals/mcglr18 and id is 865 raw text is: Articles The Child Witness: Techniques for Direct Examination, Cross-Examination, and Impeachment JOHN E.B. MYERS* CONTENTS I. DIRECT EXAMINATION ................................. 804 A. Direct Examination-Getting Underway ........ 804 B. Supporting the Child's Competence ........... 806 C. Recess to Reduce Anxiety or Stress ............ 807 D. While the Child is Not on the Stand .......... 808 E. Use of Leading Questions on Direct Examination ................................ 810 F. Refreshing Recollection ..................... 815 G. Demonstrative Evidence as an Aid to Testimony 820 H. Explaining Delay ............................ 826 I. Establishing Dates and Times ................. -827 J. Preparing for Cross-Examination Which Insinuates Coaching ......................... 827 * Associate Professor of Law, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California. The author expresses appreciation to Professor Linda Carter for her comments on drafts of this article. This article will appear in modified form as a chapter in the forthcoming book titled The Child Witness, to be published by Wiley Law Publications.

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