Leading Questions

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Leading Questions?

A leading question is one that suggests the answer in the question itself, and thus is an impermissible technique of trying to "lead" the witness to the desired answer. Evidence derived from leading questions is often excluded and inadmissible.

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