In courtroom testimony, tactics used by opposing counsel during cross-examination include rapid-firing questions to:

• A. Attempt to confuse or lead the witness
• B. Cause lack of concentration on the part of the witness (to focus on error rather than question)
• C. Confuse and attempt to force inconsistency in witness answers
• D. Lull the witness into false sense of security to give answers in favor of the defense

Answer: (C)