1.7: False Witness

[Highlander II]

(description from tvtome.com)

Nick's feelings of responsibility for the death of a man he was supposed to protect in a "sting" operation causes him to lie about actually seeing the murderer pull the trigger. In addition to the problem of having to appear in court to testify in broad daylight, Nick's desire to see justice done struggles with his conscience. He calls up memories of an incident from the past in which a woman lies in court, condemning to death a man Nick knows to be innocent, since he saw his fellow vampire Janette commit the crime.

 

[Highlander II]

Okay - I have some questions - and these could be a direct result of my not knowing much at all about the Canadian legal system -

but ---

Why is Nick in the court room during the proceedings? Aren't witnesses generally held in another location until they are called?

And are there 2 lawyers/barristers/attorneys present at Canadian trials, or just the defense? B/c I didn't see a prosecuting attorney, nor did I see anyone make a case for the prosecution.

Just me - and I'm a big Law & Order fan, so this stuff kinda bugs me ---

anyone know the answers??