Question

select the correct answer.
wanda is a prosecutor. she has presented her case and is now waiting for the defense to present the opposing side. after questioning the defense’s witnesses for a second time, wanda plans to bring in additional witnesses to provide testimony that contradicts the defense’s evidence and witnesses. at which step can wanda take such an action?
a. recross examination
b. cross - examination
c. surrebuttal
d. rebuttal

Explanation:

In trial procedure, after the defense presents its case, the prosecution can present a rebuttal to introduce evidence or witnesses that contradict the defense's testimony. Recross-examination involves questioning defense witnesses again after cross-examination, cross-examination is the prosecution's initial questioning of defense witnesses, and surrebuttal is the defense's response to the prosecution's rebuttal. Wanda, as a prosecutor seeking to contradict the defense's evidence after their case, uses rebuttal.

Answer:

D. rebuttal