You are prosecuting a defendant on trial for burglary. The d…
You are prosecuting a defendant on trial for burglary. The defense called the defendant’s cousin as an alibi witness to testify that the defendant was playing video games with the cousin when the burglary took place. On cross-examination, you asked the cousin, “Aren’t you under indictment for the same crime as the defendant?” The cousin had in fact been indicted in connection with the same burglary and was awaiting trial. Is your question likely to be considered proper by the court? Select one.