what kind of questions would the court ask when i got to court for a rape trial??

Question

i have gotten raped and i go to court soon what kind of questions will they ask me??

Answer 1

It's generally not the court (judge) asking any questions.

It will be the two attorneys. If it's a criminal trial, the prosecutor (who is probably the one calling you as a witness) will ask question to establish the facts of the case they are trying to make.

The defense attorney will then (likely) try and destroy your credibility, make it seem like you are lying or biased or misremembering, or otherwise discredit what you are saying. The goal is to create doubt that your story is true. Exactly what kind of questions the defense is allowed to ask depends on the applicable state evidentiary rules.

The prosecutor will likely want to speak with you regarding your testimony, and you can ask the prosecutor what to expect on cross-examination.

Answer 2

You had better be prepared for everything. THey may ask you some nasty questions or the grand jury might if you have to go through that.
The DA will probably tell you to give an account of everything that happened, and you will have to go through all the details so get used to talking about it before hand so it isn't so hard that day. Going to a support group might be a good idea or talking with friends so you can get used to saying everything and remember the details. It might also be good to write everything that happened down and get it all in order, you may have to do a couple of rough drafts so you remember everything and have it in order so you don't get confused if you feel nervous rattled or a post trautmatic.
I've been through this, you will be ok and you will be a stronger woman for it, it will help you put everything behind you and you will know you stood up for yourself.
BE STRONG and GOD BLESS !

Answer 3

1. Is it a false allegation.
2. the circumstances of the rape.
3. The kind of morality that runs through your life choices.
4. Physical Evidence of such assault, DNA, etc

It would really depend on whether its a date rape or a stranger rape. Either way if it is not a false accusation, then good luck.

Having read your other posts, I am now doubting the voracity of your claim, however, trying not to be judgemental, you should prepare yourself for some heavy questioning from the attorney of the defendant.

Answer 4

Hi again :) glad to hear that you told your parents and about to proceed.

wait one second Alex... HUMANIST?? YOU OUGHT TO BE ASHAMMMED OF YOURSELF FOR SAYING SOMETHING LIKE THAT TO THIS GIRL. first of all, what the hell do you mean, exactly, by you read some of her other posts and now you are questioning her VERACITY (you spelled it wrong)?? how pretentious! this is EXACTLY why women are hesitant to come forward with things like this. you are breaking the girl down w/o even knowing a damn thing about her...but some words on a screen??? you just deal with God on that one, b/c i don't have time to tell you how awful that is. if she is not telling the truth, that will be up to the judge and/or jury...who will hear the FACTS! not you. so stick to forums where you may be of some use....try fly fishing or something. but get the hell out of here.

Anyway (sorry about that Alex)...there is a bunch of things that you are going to have to be ready for a LOT. remember everything that i suggested in my other answer?? well all of those type of things will come to light. that is why i said it is important to put your ducks in a row. never stray from your story. often, women get on the stand and want to paint a "prettier picture" of what happened, so they can get their point across to the jury/judge. the problem is...that judges/juries can tell when people are embelishing, or lieing. and lawyers have ways to catch you in lies. know your statement (the truth), and stick to it. you will experience less problems that way. it's natural to want to embelish a push...to a punch...so the jury can feel your pain. but that's not helping if in your original statement to the police, you said "push" understand?

the prosecution is going to ask you open ended questions that allows you to tell a story. but the defense attorney is going to ask you "leading" (yes or no) questions...that are designed to find or create holes in your story. although it shouldn't, your sex life (same-sex life) will probably come into play. as well as any other allegations or similar allegations that you may or may not have accused other people of doing to you. basically, YOUR CHARACTER will be at issue for the entire trial. however, a good prosecutor will keep it out! and the trial should ONLY BE FOCUSED on what happened on that day between you and that azzhole.

just stay strong, and stick to THE TRUTH. maybe it wasn't dramatic like we see on tv. maybe it wasn't bloody or didn't leave you with black bruises. when you lie, people can tell. so just stick to the truth. stay brave. and continue to pray :)

Answer 5

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Answer 6

the court will only ask you if your competent enough to answer questions and if you will answer truthfully. your lawyer(or the state) will tell you exactly what he will ask you and should prepare you to answer questions that the accused defense will ask you.But basically his laywers will try to make it seem like your lying and that it was consential sex