Difference between revisions of "Cross-Examination"

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"Looping" is a method of sequencing questions to highlight certain facts. A defense attorney "loops" questions when he uses the answer to the prior question to begin another question. Looping has three stages:
 
"Looping" is a method of sequencing questions to highlight certain facts. A defense attorney "loops" questions when he uses the answer to the prior question to begin another question. Looping has three stages:
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* What is believable?
 
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A successful cross-examination requires preparation by the attorney both prior to and during trial. You should try to interview all witnesses as soon as possible after the crime.  Beware of interviewing the victim or any party represented by a lawyer.  Certain jurisdiction do not permit formal depositions of victims or witnesses before trial.  However, if you are able to obtain a deposition, it may prove useful at trial.  Depositions can be presented as direct evidence if the witness in unavailable.  Or depositions can be used to impeach a witness.  
 
A successful cross-examination requires preparation by the attorney both prior to and during trial. You should try to interview all witnesses as soon as possible after the crime.  Beware of interviewing the victim or any party represented by a lawyer.  Certain jurisdiction do not permit formal depositions of victims or witnesses before trial.  However, if you are able to obtain a deposition, it may prove useful at trial.  Depositions can be presented as direct evidence if the witness in unavailable.  Or depositions can be used to impeach a witness.  

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