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A legitimate purpose of cross-examination is to put pressure on a witness for the purpose of testing the veracity of the witness or for the purpose of persuading the witness to give truthful testimony; cross-examination is meant to be a "crucible."

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Contributed in 2009 by Peter Tillers
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