Practice question
An accused voluntarily testifies about a specified transaction on direct examination, then claims Section 17 categorically prevents every proper cross-question concerning that same testimony. Which is correct?
- Every voluntary answer makes all future unrelated questioning compulsory.
- Cross-examination is abolished whenever the accused testifies.
- Rule 115 permits cross-examination on matters covered by direct examination; the categorical objection is too broad.
- Only written applause may follow direct testimony.
- The accused automatically wins by taking the stand.
Legal references
- Rules of Court: https://lawphil.net/courts/supreme/rc/rc_110-127_2000.html Rule 115, Section 1(d).
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