Litigation
Cross Examination: Destroying Escape Routes for the Hostile Witness
A well-planned cross-examination cuts off escape routes for the witness.
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Litigation
Cross Examination: The No Explanation Technique
It can be useful to highlight the fact that there is no plausible explanation for the conduct of a witness.
Litigation
Cross Examination: Controlling the Difficult Witness
If a witness tries to avoid a question, the lawyer needs to be persistence and insist on an answer.
Litigation
Cross Examination: The Witness who can't Remember
Lawyers should challenge a witness when they think they are pretending not to remember events.
Litigation
Cross Examination: What to do when the Witness is Asking the Questions
If a witness tries to turn the table on the lawyer, the lawyer needs to keep control of the cross-examination.
Litigation
Cross Examination: Bring out the Details
If you suspect a witness is lying, then you should consider cross-examining on every detail of the allegation.
Litigation
Cross Examination of Children
The cross-examination of children requires a different approach than one that you would take with adult witnesses.
Practice Management
How to Gain a Competitive Edge During the Pandemic
You can get ahead by developing yourself and refining your competitive edge.
Litigation
Cross-Examination – Be an Expert On the Facts
Mastering the facts of a case gives you the power to harness the degree of accuracy and representation of your client.
Litigation
Cross Examination of Police Agents
When police agents are your witness, a new strategy of cross-examination is called for. Learn about the tactics here:
Litigation
Pace of the Cross Examination
A steady & constant pace enables you to maintain control and extract answers swiftly- giving the opposing witness less time to manipulate the truth.
Practice Management
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