Nicole answers “MILD SPOILER INCLUDED I loved this book ,...”

Angie Boyter asked this question about The Maid (Molly the Maid, #1):

MILD SPOILER INCLUDED I loved this book , but there were a few things that puzzled me. In the courtroom scene Molly's lawyer Charlotte questions Molly on the stand, although Molly is not the defendant and Charlotte is not the prosecutor. I am aware that the author is Canadian and the book is probably set in Canada. Is this done in Canada? Under what circumstances?

Nicole Normand I'm in Canada. For sure, anything criminal charges will be examined and cross-examined. Sometimes, the judge will also ask questions.…moreI'm in Canada. For sure, anything criminal charges will be examined and cross-examined. Sometimes, the judge will also ask questions.(less)

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Rhinnan But they would be examined by the prosecutor and cross examined by the defendant’s lawyers. Unless Canadian courts are different, the witness would no ...more
Jan 09, 2022 07:06PM · flag

Jenny Ng but the examination & cross-examination shall be done by the prosecutor & defence attorney (ie Rodney's counsel) instead of by Charlotte (who acted fo ...more
May 21, 2024 08:03PM · flag

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