Cross examination sample robbery

Sure! Below is a sample of a cross-examination for a witness during a robbery trial. In this scenario, the witness (let's call him "Mr. Johnson") observed the events unfolding during the robbery. The defense attorney is conducting the cross-examination to challenge the reliability of Mr. Johnson's testimony. --- **Defense Attorney:** Good afternoon, Mr. Johnson. **Mr. Johnson:** Good afternoon. **Defense Attorney:** You stated in your direct examination that you witnessed the robbery at the convenience store, is that correct? **Mr. Johnson:** Yes, that’s correct. **Defense Attorney:** And you were standing outside the store when the robbery occurred? **Mr. Johnson:** Yes, about ten feet away. **Defense Attorney:** Ten feet away. How would you describe the lighting conditions at that time? **Mr. Johnson:** It was late evening, but there were streetlights nearby. **Defense Attorney:** So, it wasn’t completely dark. But would you say the lighting was optimal for seeing everything clearly? **Mr. Johnson:** No, it wasn’t optimal, but I could see. **Defense Attorney:** You stated earlier that you could identify the robber. How confident are you in your identification? **Mr. Johnson:** I’m very confident. I saw his face. **Defense Attorney:** You mentioned seeing his face. Can you remind the court how long you observed it? **Mr. Johnson:** Just a few seconds, maybe five seconds at most. **Defense Attorney:** Five seconds. And during this time, were you feeling any stress or fear due to the situation? **Mr. Johnson:** Yes, I was scared. **Defense Attorney:** Understandable. Stressful situations can affect our memory, can't they? **Mr. Johnson:** I suppose they can. **Defense Attorney:** So, given the stress of the moment, is it possible that you misidentified the person you saw? **Mr. Johnson:** I don’t think so. I remember clearly. **Defense Attorney:** I understand you feel that way, Mr. Johnson. Earlier, you mentioned that the robber was wearing a hoodie. Isn't it true that hoodies can obscure a person’s face and features? **Mr. Johnson:** Yes, they can. **Defense Attorney:** In fact, the robber could have been anyone wearing a similar hoodie, correct? **Mr. Johnson:** Yes, that’s possible. **Defense Attorney:** And you did not see any identifying marks or features to help you confirm it was the defendant who committed the robbery? **Mr. Johnson:** No, I did not. **Defense Attorney:** Thank you, Mr. Johnson. No further questions. --- This cross-examination aims to create doubt about the witness's ability to accurately identify the robber due to lighting conditions, stress, and the obscuring clothing (hoodie). The attorney is attempting to show that the witness's confidence might not translate to reliability.