Practice question
A private investigator is asked by opposing counsel during cross-examination to speculate on the motives of the subject of their investigation. How should the PI respond?
- Politely ask the judge for guidance on whether to answer.
- Offer an informed opinion based on their extensive experience.
- Refuse to answer the question entirely, citing confidentiality.
- State that providing speculation is not within their role or professional capacity as a factual witness.
Answer: D — State that providing speculation is not within their role or professional capacity as a factual witness.
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