Million Dollar Jury Trial Case Themes You Can Steal
Your case theme can have a major impact on the jury. When you develop a powerful case theme, you give the jurors a lens through which they will view the evidence in your case. For example, in a rape case, one side might frame the case as the story of “a controlling man who refused to take ‘No’ for an answer and forcibly raped a young woman” while the other side says the case is about “a woman overcome by remorse and regret after a consensual one night stand.” Depending on...
Read MoreAre You Asking Too Many Questions During Cross-Examination?
As Shakespeare would say, “Don’t gild the lily.” When a witness gives you a favorable answer (regardless of whether its during direct examination or cross-examination), be wary of trying to improve upon it. Too many times, attorneys have tried to lock the witness down on a point that they’ve already won, only to have the witness improve upon the answer and cram it down the attorney’s throat. For example, let’s say you represent a man accused of Trafficking in Heroin. The government is...
Read MoreWhat to Pack for Trial
If you frequently travel for business, you know the terrible feeling of arriving at your destination only to realize that you’ve left your toothbrush or razor at home. That’s why people who regularly travel on little (or no) notice understand the importance of keeping a “travel kit” packed and ready to go. In case you’ve never heard of a travel kit before, it’s a bag packed with all of the essential items you would need for a short business trip. Your travel kit is probably similar...
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