Opening Statement – Prosecutor in Criminal Case
Example of a Cross Examination – Criminal Case
Closing Argument – Criminal Defense Attorney
Opening Statement – Defense Attorney in a Criminal Case
Direct and Cross of Police Officer – Page Lobozzo David Ciccarello and Angela Lauer Chong
The Direct and Cross Examination of Officer Baxter-White from the Trial Advocacy course case file.
View Direct & Cross of Officer Baxter-White
Direct and Cross of Witness – Ann-Eliza Taylor David Ciccarello and Cynthia Rayhorn
The Direct and Cross Examination of Doris Presley from the Trial Advocacy course case file.
Expert Witnesses – Direct & Cross – Terry MacCarthy
Terry MacCarthy discusses techniques that can be used when calling expert witnesses to the stand during both Direct and Cross Examination.
Jury Selection – Judge Habas
Judge Habas explains the importance of embracing fear when it comes to conducting jury selection.
The 4 Cs of Impeachment – Professor Firnstein
Professor Firnstein explains a technique for impeaching a witness with a prior inconsistent statement using the 4 C’s which are Commit, Conceding, Complete, and Confront.
Impeachment – Convictions
Professor Coppock discusses how to impeach a witness using a prior conviction of that witness.
How to Handle Exhibits When Tech Fails! – Jude Borque, Esq.
Jude Borque demonstrates how to compensate for technology when that technology doesn’t work and you must resort to low-tech solutions.
Exhibits in the Courtroom – Professor Flowers
Professor Flowers explains how to use exhibits in the courtroom and how to use them in the most persuasive ways.
Refreshing Recollection – Professor Flowers
Professor Flowers explains how to help a witness recollect information both prior to the testimony and while on the witness stand.
The Art of Communication – Terry MacCarthy
Terry MacCarthy explains the eleven fundamentals of communicating and becoming a better trial lawyer.