Comments on: Video: Maximizing Inconsistent Statements in Cross-Examination

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:54:02 +0000

I think those in Congress should be required to watch these videos. Some of the questions they ask during confirmation hearings fall flat. The nominee(s) have usually been coached/prepped, gone through mock hearings to get their answers down pat.

By: Student

Student — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:29:25 +0000

Very helpful
I hope that this video helps me to do better in today’s mock trial
Please make more videos

By: Joseph

Joseph — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:53:16 +0000

Could you speak to ¨compound¨questions? Thanks J

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:22:21 +0000

Good stuff Elliot. thank you. keep it coming.

By: Pro Se

Pro Se — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:59:53 +0000

Thank you so much for the free tips…it came just in time for my cross-examination. It is very clear and logical and helpful! Thank you, again, very much.

By: Fazia

Fazia — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:11:03 +0000

I make the mistake of asking “which one is the truth” today’s or the one a year ago. It is true, asking that question takes away from the effect and it also may assist with helping jurors reconcile the facts. Thank you Elliot. This was a great video

By: John

John — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:00:03 +0000

Want to take this opportunity to Thank You for this great video!

John

By: Archie Smyth

Archie Smyth — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:15:28 +0000

I am a serving police officer in Western Australia and serve as a prosecutor for first appearances, arrests and remands and trials of summary jurisdiction (before a Magistrate only). After only a three week course, I am in court representing the state against lawyers with University degrees and many with a lot of years experience. Unfortunately, the learning experience is by (pardon the pun) trial and error, through my mistakes. The simple but very important practicle tips that you are giving are very helpful in providing an incite into the way that defence lawyers think. These information and learning presentations are invaluable to me and I believe others also.

By: Sina

Sina — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:45:19 +0000

suppose when the witness gives “today’s truth” (as in the example with the lights here) that is the answer/truth we were after and the PIS was the version that was false…..in a way my understanding has been that the point has been made and you move to the next question or topic in XX. But would it help to impeach the witness for a false PIS and if so how would that be best achieved…..by the way I am from Melbourne, Australia but the methods of trial advocacy are universal so keep them coming.

By: Ted King

Ted King — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:07:06 +0000

Re: inconsistent statements. The lock down was well put and well received. It is a point often overlooked. Thank you. Ted