When I cross, in order to prevent the witness from adding nonsense instead of just answering yes or no, I tell them, "This is a yes or no question. Please just answer yes or no. You will have a chance to discuss your answers more on redirect, so for now don't add to your answer."
I kind of wish Mr. Martinez would do that.
You started the fracas-ok, now I bow down before Mr. Martinez...
Someone brought up a gun cleaning kit yesterday. Do people normally keep these next to the gun or in, say, the garage? What about ammo? Holster? Safety case or box or safe?
We're supposed to believe there was just a loaded gun on an empty shelf - all by itself - just sitting there waiting for her? Bah. Try again JA.
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