Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

He appeared to be in his 80's and had difficulty controlling the doctor on the witness stand. He couldn't control the witness and it showed. He took charge of the entire courtroom when he stood up and introduced himself to the anesthesiologist on the witness stand. The problem was that he was well past his prime.

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Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

JANUARY 16, 2024

They may dispense with proof of facts for which witnesses would otherwise be called.” The same has been applied to closing arguments. Our review of Bentson’s closing statement convinces us that the language quoted above was a straightforward judicial admission, not merely a concession for the sake of argument.

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Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The witness is asked “are you aware” or “have you heard” that defendant X was convicted in 2018 of [name of crime]. The theory is simple if not simplistic: if the witness says “yes, I’ve heard of that conviction” then the prosecutor, in closing argument, may question that witness’ standards. ” Michelson v.

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Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the spirit of correcting past problems and forging new habits, here’s a list of litigation resolutions – from case intake to closing argument – to put your trial strategy either back on track or to keep it on track. Instead, resolve to put your witness through a mock deposition practice session.

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Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

JANUARY 2, 2018

There's a chair next to the judge, for the witness to testify. Then you notice there's a chair and some device on a tripod right in front of the witness' chair. Importantly, she will record every word the witness says. Having the actual transcript is extremely useful during cross examination of a witness.

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Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

JUNE 1, 2017

All the witnesses have testified. It's time for the attorneys to make closing arguments. Whether he chooses to settle or not is not an appropriate argument to make during closing arguments at your trial. This up and down emotional high and low is known to occur in every single trial.

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Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

DECEMBER 15, 2023

When showing a witness’ bias, you need not call them out as a liar; instead, simply argue in closing “and the witness, who testified for the defendant – it’s their mother.” In one iteration of his “Ten Commandments” lecture on cross-examination, the famed advocacy teacher Irving Younger posited that ‘less is more.’

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