[Rheo]

Trials would never end if each side could keep bringing in more witnesses or experts.

The prosecution had it's chance to call witnesses or experts....now they only get to crossexam the defense witnesses.

Maybe our resident attorney will clear it up.

[hoosiermama]

Great idea! HELP! HENRIETTA!

[Freedom2specul8]

There are limits....and were discussed during closed hearings..

[Henrietta]

Argh, I'm not a trial attorney, so I really don't know the answer to this question. Also, different states may have different statutes as to this sort of procedural question. Sorry I'm not much help here!

[Spunky]

Rheo state's: "Trials would never end if each side could keep bringing in more witnesses or experts.The prosecution had it's chance to call witnesses or experts....now they only get to crossexam the defense witnesses.

There is such a thing as REBUTTAL before the end of the trial. Case inpoint below.

Microsoft trial: Rebuttal witnesses named; AOL exec to be grilled

by Jay Greene Seattle Times technology reporter When the Microsoft trial resumes after a long recess, it will feel a lot like old times. The software giant and the federal government yesterday submitted their lists of three witnesses each to rebut testimony by the other side. Of the six witnesses to be called, four have already testified during the trial, which began in October and is expected to resume this month after a long recess.