During a direct examination, an attorney asks the witness, "Isn't it true that you saw the defendant at the scene of the crime?" What type of question is this?
The question suggests the desired answer and includes an assumption, which classifies it as a leading question. Leading questions are generally inappropriate during direct examinations as they can influence the witness's testimony.
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