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OBSERVATIONS ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

GOALS OF CROSS EXAMINATION Lawyers sometimes fail to prepare for cross examination in the same way they do other parts of the trial. They just launch off without any particular objective other than an impeachment they have available. They just have a general sense they want to prove the witness is wrong or a liar.

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Be Prepared: 5 Deposition Objections You Must Know Before Stepping into the Courtroom

Lawmatics

Depositions are a critical tool for building a case, and as such, it is essential for attorneys of all skill levels to be well-versed in the various objections that can arise during the course of a deposition. While some objections are straightforward, others can be more nuanced and require a deep understanding of the legal system.

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Sanderson v. Paltrow: Examining Cross-Examination

Evidence at Trial

Lee Bailey—polite and charismatic with a sprinkling of zinger cross-exam questions that would hit bullseye every time. But in this he-said-she-said ski collision case, where the jury must accept one party’s version of events and reject the other, the skill of the examiner is important. The victim? Paltrow, good morning.

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No Sanction for Discovery Failure in Criminal Case

E-Discovery LLC

In response, “the prosecutor proffered that Sandhu was named in the supplemental discovery documents, which had been disclosed several weeks before the start of trial, but candidly acknowledged that the State had not indicated its intention to call Sandhu as a witness at that time. Williams v. State , 416 Md. 670, 698 (2010).

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Is a “Composite” Video Admissible and Can a Police Officer “Narrate” It at Trial? – Part 1 of 2

E-Discovery LLC

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. Over objection, Lieutenant McDonald testified that he focused on one of the suspects who wore distinctive attire. 499 (2024).

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Different Types of Objections in Court That Lawyers Should Know

CaseFox

How many times have you heard an attorney or lawyer in a court say, “Objection, Your Honor!” But have you wondered what these are and how many types of objections are in court? Court objections are basically when a trial attorney objects to the opposing counsel’s questions or the testimony of the witness.

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A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

I want to treat everyone, including the defendant, the judge, the court personnel and witnesses with appropriate respect. In my experience jurors have consistently objected to attorney anger, unprofessional or disrespectful conduct. Direct examination. My direct and cross will be the clients story and our theme.