Examining Witnesses

Examining Witnesses
Author: Michael E. Tigar
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2003
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781590312568

This book covers virtually every type of witness and witness situation that a lawyer is likely to encounter.

Examination of Witnesses in Criminal Cases

Examination of Witnesses in Criminal Cases
Author: Earl J. Levy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 782
Release: 2016
Genre: Examination of witnesses
ISBN: 9780779872459

Chapter 1. The Roles of Defence and Crown Counsel -- Chapter 2. Crown Disclosure Obligations -- Chapter 3. The Age of Information and Defence Implications -- Chapter 4. Client and Other Witness Interviews -- Chapter 5. Presenting Evidence-In-Chief -- Chapter 6. The Defence of Alibi -- Chapter 7. The Objectives of Cross-Examination -- Chapter 8. Preparation for Cross-Examination -- Chapter 9. Courtroom Manner: Connecting With the Jury -- Chapter 10. Observation and Recollection -- Chapter 11. Techniques of Cross-Examination -- Chapter 12. Prior Inconsistent Statements -- Chapter 13. Further Limitations and Obligations in Examining Witnesses -- Chapter 14. The Expert Witness -- Chapter 15. Cross-Examination of the Jailhouse Informant, Accomplice and Other Unsavory Witnesses -- Chapter 16. Cross-Examination of Police Officers -- Chapter 17. The Identification Witness -- Chapter 18. Cross-Examination of Child Witnesses -- Chapter 19. Re-Examination -- Chapter 20. Reply, Surreply and Collateral Questions -- Chapter 21. Reopening The Case -- Chapter 22. The Preliminary Inquiry -- Chapter 23. Demonstrative Evidence and Jury Deliberation Aids -- Chapter 24. Criminal Records -- Chapter 25. Character Witnesses -- Chapter 26. Privileges -- Chapter 27. Competency and Compellability of Witnesses -- Chapter 28. Hearsay Evidence and Its Exceptions -- Chapter 29. Opinion Evidence By Non-Experts -- Chapter 30. The Right to Silence and Self-Incrimination -- Chapter 31. Similar Fact Evidence -- Chapter 32. The Contested Bail Hearing -- Chapter 33. Judicial Interference -- Index.

Trial Advocacy in a Nutshell

Trial Advocacy in a Nutshell
Author: Paul Bergman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023
Genre: Trial practice
ISBN:

"Like its predecessors, the Seventh Edition of Trial Advocacy in a Nutshell breaks the “art of advocacy” into practical skills and strategies of courtroom persuasion. Part 1 focuses on strategies for turning courtroom stories into “argument-centered narratives” that emphasize the evidence that supports legal claims. Part 2 analyzes and illustrates strategies, techniques and rules for presenting argument-centered narratives effectively during all phases of trial, from opening statement to closing argument. Part 2 includes separate chapters devoted to strategies for expert witnesses, oral persuasion skills, and courtroom technology. The book includes two chapters that approach the Federal Rules of Evidence as guides for admissibility of evidence rather than as exclusionary obstacles. They explain and illustrate how to satisfy the foundational requirements for virtually all forms of oral and tangible evidence, including electronic exhibits and exhibits prepared by forensic graphics experts. The chapters also explain effective strategies for making and responding to objections. The book uses real and fictional trial settings from different eras and sources to add variety while analyzing rhetorical trial strategies and emphasizing their durability. For example, the chapter on closing argument compares arguments made in the murder trial of Euphiletus (Greece, circa 400 B.C.) with those made in the trial of OJ Simpson (1995). Other analyses are based on the trials of the Rosenbergs (the so-called “atomic spies,” 1953) and the Menendez brothers (1991), while still other illustrative examples are based on the Hillmon case (1892), and the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire trial (1911). We also illustrate and analyze trial strategies in the context of classic courtroom films such as Anatomy of a Murder, To Kill a Mockingbird, 12 Angry Men and My Cousin Vinny, and even children’s stories such as Humpty Dumpty and Jack & Jill." -- Publisher.

Maccarthy on Cross-examination

Maccarthy on Cross-examination
Author: Terence MacCarthy
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2007
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781590318867

Learn how to look good on cross, even when the witness is not cooperating. Learn how to manage and effectively minimize the witness's involvement, without appearing controlling, extracting, and insulting. Filled with illustrative cross examinations from actual cases, this book is your key to employing these proven techniques in your own practice. Using the three themes that run through out the book--looking good, telling a story, and using short statements--you can take control of your cross examinations and achieve the results you desire.

Cross Examination in International Arbitration

Cross Examination in International Arbitration
Author: Kaj I Hobér
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-03
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780199681235

A practical, self-teaching guide to effective cross-examination in international arbitration. Offers an introductory or quick-reference guide to essential cross-examination techniques and how they can best be best adapted to the arbitral format.

Deposing and Examining Employment Witnesses

Deposing and Examining Employment Witnesses
Author: Tod F. Schleier
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2007-10
Genre: Depositions
ISBN: 9781580121248

To make it easy for you to prepare for a particular deposition or examination, the book is organized by witness. Each witness-specific section delivers: (1) trial-tested strategies and arguments, (2) model deposition questions specific to cause of action and annotated with tactics, (3) checklists and tactics for direct and cross examinations, with extensive examples sprinkled with practice tips, and (4) summary checklists of the important points that should be inquired into for each cause of action. Tools and advice are provided for both employee and management attorneys.Mastering the art of questioning employment witnesses is a career-long process.It can take dozens of years in the courtroom to learn how to persuasively: (1) demonstrate that reasonable economists can disagree, (2) compel an adverse witness to ratify your position, and (3) contradict a manager or plaintiff on an important fact.Tod Schleier's Deposing & Examining Employment Witnesses will take years off your learning curve. It is filled with practical strategies, examples, tactics, and tips for successful questioning and other essential elements of employment advocacy.

The Trial Process

The Trial Process
Author: J. Alexander Tanford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Trial practice
ISBN: 9781422472217

This book introduces students to the essential skills and bodies of knowledge required for competent representation of clients, including highly practical issues such as courtroom etiquette, the psychology of jury trials, ethical considerations, and trial tactics within a legal and procedural framework. Sample transcripts appear throughout the book to directly illustrate how to conduct various stages of a trial, such as voir dire, opening and closing statements, and direct and cross-examination. The accompanying documentary supplement for this book, Trial Practice Problems and Case Files, may also be used with any trial advocacy textbook that emphasizes skills and tactics. Part One of Trial Practice Problems and Case Files contains a basic series of problems derived from the case files contained in Part Two. Part Two has complete, self-contained case files for four criminal cases and three civil cases. When used for full trials, each case is designed to be evenly balanced so that both sides have realistic chances for favorable verdicts. The case files also provide an excellent basis for developing individual problems and exercises. A Teacher's Manual is available to professors.

The Examination of Witnesses in Court: Including Examination in Chief, Cross-examination, and Re-examination, Founded on The Art of Winning Cases, by

The Examination of Witnesses in Court: Including Examination in Chief, Cross-examination, and Re-examination, Founded on The Art of Winning Cases, by
Author: Henry Hardwicke
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781015615250

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