The Cross-Examination Blog focuses on trial advocacy, particularly the techniques and strategies involved in cross-examination and related courtroom practices. It publishes content aimed at legal professionals, including detailed discussions on trial preparation, witness examination, and closing arguments. The blog features interviews with experienced prosecutors and educators, practical advice on trial tactics, and analyses of historical and contemporary legal cases. It also explores the use of exhibits and storytelling in trials, emphasizing effective communication with juries. The content serves as a resource for attorneys seeking to improve their advocacy skills and understanding of courtroom dynamics.
Delighted that Aspen Publishing has just launched the second edition of our evidence book. An essential go-to reference for law students, paralegals, and trial lawyers, Evidence in Practice: Skills and Strategies for Pretrial and Trial, with Practice Exercises, Second…
During cross-examination, controlling a witness is crucial, especially when they employ evasive tactics. Here are six effective techniques to manage this situation, each increasing in confrontational tone, tailored to the witness’s level of evasiveness.Establishing Agreement: Start by encouraging the…
BOOK: Redeeming the Dream: Proposition 8 and the Struggle for Marriage EqualityIn the book Redeeming the Dream: Proposition 8 and the Struggle for Marriage Equality, the authors David Boies and Theodore Olson…
