During cross-examination, the witness should direct their answers to whom?

• A. Judge
• B. Defense attorney
• C. Jury
• D. Prosecution

Answer: (B)

In cross-examination, the witness answers the questions posed by the person questioning. If the witness is being cross-examined by the defense after the prosecution called them, the cross-examiner is the defense attorney, so the witness should direct their answers to that attorney. The judge oversees the procedure, and the jury observes, but the actual responses go to the attorney asking the questions. This keeps the record clear and ensures the questions and answers are on the same track for review.