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Ibjadmin at 09:49, 11 May 2011

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	* [[Sample Cross-Examination Transcripts]]		* [[Sample Cross-Examination Transcripts]]
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	* [[Theory of the Case]]		* [[Theory of the Case]]
	* [[Opening Statements]]		* [[Opening Statements]]
	* [[Direct Examination]]		* [[Direct Examination]]
	* [[Closing Statements]]		* [[Closing Statements]]
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	* [http://elearning.ibj.org eLearning Courses for Criminal Defense lawyers]		* [http://elearning.ibj.org eLearning Courses for Criminal Defense lawyers]
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	* [http://elearning.ibj.org eLearning Courses for Criminal Defense lawyers]		* [http://elearning.ibj.org eLearning Courses for Criminal Defense lawyers]
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Background

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	* [[Sample Cross-Examination Transcripts]]		* [[Sample Cross-Examination Transcripts]]
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Background

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	* [[Sample Cross-Examination Transcripts]]		* [[Sample Cross-Examination Transcripts]]
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			* [[Sample Cross-Examination Transcripts]]
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			* [[Theory of the Case]]
			* [[Opening Statements]]
			* [[Direct Examination]]
			* [[Closing Statements]]
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	Cross-examination is an opportunity for the defense attorney to question the prosecution's witnesses during a trial. Cross-examination is an effective way for the defense to present evidence by using government witnesses. On cross, the attorney should be asking questions that develop the defense's theory of the case [[Theory of the Case \| theory of the case]]. Cross may be the defense's only opportunity to present important facts, inferences and impressions.		Cross-examination is an opportunity for the defense attorney to question the prosecution's witnesses during a trial. Cross-examination is an effective way for the defense to present evidence by using government witnesses. On cross, the attorney should be asking questions that develop the defense's theory of the case [[Theory of the Case \| theory of the case]]. Cross may be the defense's only opportunity to present important facts, inferences and impressions.
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	== The Right to Cross-Examination ==		== The Right to Cross-Examination ==


	The right to cross-examination is typically found in a country's constitution or evidence code. Generally, the right guarantees an opportunity to ask questions of government witnesses at trial. It may also preclude the introduction of written statements by the prosecution, if the defense did not cross-examine the witness at the time of the statement.		The right to cross-examination is typically found in a country's constitution or evidence code. Generally, the right guarantees an opportunity to ask questions of government witnesses at trial. It may also preclude the introduction of written statements by the prosecution, if the defense did not cross-examine the witness at the time of the statement.
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	'''Emotional:''' questions should always have an emotional impact on the fact finder; the emotional impact may stem from the substantive nature of the question or how the question was presented by the attorney		'''Emotional:''' questions should always have an emotional impact on the fact finder; the emotional impact may stem from the substantive nature of the question or how the question was presented by the attorney


	Remember to be aware of your demeanor and the atmosphere in the courtroom. Presenting a calm, assured presence is often more effective in persuasion than verbose theatricality, but measure the fact finders individually and determine which style works best.		Remember to be aware of your demeanor and the atmosphere in the courtroom. Presenting a calm, assured presence is often more effective in persuasion than verbose theatricality, but measure the fact finders individually and determine which style works best.
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	#Rambling speeches		#Rambling speeches
	#Answering different questions.		#Answering different questions.


	In addition, the defense attorney may impeach the witness by confronting them with a prior written or oral statement if it contradicts their current testimony.		In addition, the defense attorney may impeach the witness by confronting them with a prior written or oral statement if it contradicts their current testimony.

Ibjadmin at 08:58, 11 May 2011

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	Cross-examination is an opportunity for the defense attorney to question the prosecution's witnesses during a trial. Cross-examination is an effective way for the defense to present evidence by using government witnesses. On cross, the attorney should be asking questions that develop the defense's theory of the case [[Theory of the Case \| theory of the case]]. Cross may be the defense's only opportunity to present important facts, inferences and impressions.		Cross-examination is an opportunity for the defense attorney to question the prosecution's witnesses during a trial. Cross-examination is an effective way for the defense to present evidence by using government witnesses. On cross, the attorney should be asking questions that develop the defense's theory of the case [[Theory of the Case \| theory of the case]]. Cross may be the defense's only opportunity to present important facts, inferences and impressions.

Ibjadmin at 07:59, 9 May 2011

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	Cross-examination is an opportunity for the defense attorney to question the prosecution's witnesses during a trial. Cross-examination is an effective way for the defense to present evidence by using government witnesses. On cross, the attorney should be asking questions that develop the defense's theory of the case [[Theory of the Case \| theory of the case]]. Cross may be the defense's only opportunity to present important facts, inferences and impressions.		Cross-examination is an opportunity for the defense attorney to question the prosecution's witnesses during a trial. Cross-examination is an effective way for the defense to present evidence by using government witnesses. On cross, the attorney should be asking questions that develop the defense's theory of the case [[Theory of the Case \| theory of the case]]. Cross may be the defense's only opportunity to present important facts, inferences and impressions.

Ibjadmin: /* Cross-Examination Hypothetical */

2011-03-31T16:51:40Z

Cross-Examination Hypothetical

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	Q: Thank You.		Q: Thank You.
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	See [[Trial]]		See [[Trial]], [[Direct Examination]], [[Opening Statements]], [[Closing Statements]] and [[Theory of the Case]]
	{{Languages\|Cross-Examination}}		{{Languages\|Cross-Examination}}

Ibjadmin at 20:53, 22 March 2011

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	Q: So your memory was fresh?		Q: So your memory was fresh?

	A: Well �		A: Well ...

	Q: Fresher than it is now?		Q: Fresher than it is now?
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	Q: Thank You.		Q: Thank You.
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			See [[Trial]]
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Ibjadmin: /* Pitfalls of Cross-Examination */

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Pitfalls of Cross-Examination

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	== Pitfalls of Cross-Examination ==		== Pitfalls of Cross-Examination ==

	Using compound or long questions can be confusing to both the witness and the jury. Short questions will focus the attention of the witness on one fact at a time. Do not simply repeat the direct testimony of the witness. This only reinforces the prosecution's case. Do not start a question with "why", "tell me", "so" or ~~�oh~~ yeah."		Using compound or long questions can be confusing to both the witness and the jury. Short questions will focus the attention of the witness on one fact at a time. Do not simply repeat the direct testimony of the witness. This only reinforces the prosecution's case. Do not start a question with "why", "tell me", "so" or "oh yeah."

	Do not repeat good questions that receive good answers. Defense attorneys will often want to do this to emphasize a surprising answer that is beneficial to their case. However, repeating the question only gives the witness an opportunity to change or explain their answer.		Do not repeat good questions that receive good answers. Defense attorneys will often want to do this to emphasize a surprising answer that is beneficial to their case. However, repeating the question only gives the witness an opportunity to change or explain their answer.