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Prosecution W"itnesses / 51
Tuesday, November 22-Monday, November 28, 1949
Cross-Examination by the Defense
Q. You mentioned a brother. Did he commit suicide? A. Yes.
The prosecutor did not want the jury to hear this information, so he exercised the right to object to the testimony. He said this evidence was inadmissible because it didn't relate to the case. The defense argued that it was important for psychiatric testimony later. When lawyers argue over evidence, the judge does not take sides. He or she listens and, based on rules about evidence, decides whether or not the evidence should be admitted. When a judge sustains an objection, evidence is not presented. If the objection is overruled, evidence is admitted.
The judge overruled the objection and allowed the testimony.
($• Did your brother ask you to enter into a suicide pact with him?
Again the prosecutor objected and was overruled.
A. Yes.
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