Overview:
In this presentation, we focus on effective strategies for preparing and executing cross-examination in the courtroom. You’ll learn the three essential steps for impeachment, common pitfalls to avoid, and a versatile cross-examination technique that works with nearly any adverse witness. We’ll explore impeachment by omission and provide insights on how to expose liars, cheats, and fools on the stand. To wrap up, I will guide you through practical hypotheticals, demonstrating how to apply these techniques effectively in real courtroom scenarios. This session aims to enhance your ability to challenge and dismantle opposing testimony with precision and confidence.
Course Objective:
This course explores effective strategies for cross-examination, focusing on the role of "paper" in preparation, the impeachment process, and how to undermine a witness's credibility through inconsistent statements. It covers the three steps of impeachment, how to present prior statements for maximum impact, and the use of omission as a tool for impeachment.
The course also addresses common pitfalls to avoid, the emotional core of the lawyer during questioning, and balancing aggressive questioning with maintaining jury credibility. Additionally, it highlights the importance of understanding human nature, jury engagement, and preparation for redirect examination.
Target Audience:
Basic Knowledge:
Trial Skills (beginner, intermediate, advanced)