Arnelle Simpson, O.J. Simpson's daughter, was called as the defense's first witness on July 10, 1995. Johnnie Cochran conducted her direct examination, and Marcia Clark cross-examined her. Before the testimony, Cochran said the defense intended to seek a section 402 hearing before questioning Simpson about a 1993 letter from Nicole Brown Simpson to O.J. Simpson; the prosecution requested an offer of proof, while the court ruled that no additional offer was required beyond the prior chambers discussion. Simpson later testified in the civil trial on January 14, 1997, with direct examination by Dan Leonard, cross-examination by Daniel Petrocelli, and a further examination by Leonard.