Lawmatics

MARCH 1, 2023

Asked and Answered During a cross-examination, opposing counsel may repeat the same questions framed in different ways to elicit the same answer. In most cases, asking an off-topic question is a tactic used to shed negative light on a witness's character. Protect your witness by keeping them comfortable.

Depositions 130

Depositions Objections Witnesses Cross-Examination 130

Lawmatics

AUGUST 8, 2023

4 Streamlining Case Law Research Prompt: "Summarize the following recent Federal Circuit Court rulings on the Fourth Amendment search and seizure doctrine, focusing on decisions involving digital privacy issues. Provide evasive or combative responses to my questions to help our team practice managing difficult witnesses."

Legal Research 130

Legal Research Interrogatories Witnesses Legal Strategy 130

Evidence at Trial

MARCH 22, 2023

One its expert witnesses walked the jury through powerful demonstrative evidence detailing DNA contamination in its crime lab. When asked to explain how, the defense attorney stated that in future cases, "the defendants' attorneys will simply ask the court to take judicial notice of the [expert witness'] testimony." Pretty dull.

Evidence 52

Evidence Witnesses Hearsay Rule Admissibility 52