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In Authentication is key to direct and cross-examination (thedailyrecord.com) (Aug. 22, 2024), my friend Paul Sandler wrote: “It can be said that direct and cross-examination are the central features of the trial, and essential to examinations are the exhibits sought to be introduced in evidence.”
Opening statement, witnessexamination & summation Depositions Review all depositions & index for access at trial Create summary of relevant testimony with index to access at trial Decide how to use at trial. Laptop, I-Pad, projectors etc.
See Authentication of Entire Video When Witness Observed Only Part of the Events Portrayed in the Video (Mar. The “silent witness theory” was used in Cleveland v. He did that by cross-checking the information on his cell phone and he found the date/time on the Michaelangelo’s Pizza video to be accurate.
These videos were admitted into evidence without objection and were contained in about 30 video exhibits. He examined 25 to 35 hours of video and found footage depicting the shooting at about 12:17 a.m. Lieutenant Michael McDonald was one of the investigators who reviewed the downloaded surveillance footage. at 533-34. “We Waterman v.
This includes case briefs, witness statements, exhibits, and relevant statutes or legal precedents. Summarize the facts, jot down key points from witness statements, and organize notes for easy reference later. Plan your direct and cross-examinations of witnesses.
I want to treat everyone, including the defendant, the judge, the court personnel and witnesses with appropriate respect. If you begin with the defendants conduct they will begin by examining the context of the defendants behavior and not focus on what the plaintiff did or should have done. Direct examination. Crossexamination.
Visualize witnessexaminations. Watch your client’s demeanor as he or she is cross-examined as well. Imagine the actual cross-examination to help you prepare ways to preemptively neutralize it. Think about the exhibits. Choosing and using exhibits is the heavy lifting of trial work.
We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony and the tendency to favor information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs during jury deliberations. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.
We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.
We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.
Influence on witness credibility assessment: Jurors may disproportionately believe or discredit witnesses based on whether their testimony aligns with their preconceived notions. This can compromise the fairness of the trial, as witness credibility is a critical factor in determining guilt or innocence. O’Brien, B.
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