{"id":32353,"date":"2009-04-10T17:31:58","date_gmt":"2009-04-10T21:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/wordpress\/trial_techniques_the_art_of_cr\/"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:00:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:00:50","slug":"trial-techniques-the-art-of-cr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finchmccranie.com\/blog\/trial-techniques-the-art-of-cr\/","title":{"rendered":"Trial Techniques: The Art of Cross-Examination – Part I"},"content":{"rendered":"

This entry will be the beginning of a series of blogs on trial techniques used by successful trial attorneys in the representation of their clients. The art of cross-examination is just that, an art, not a science. To be a successful trial lawyer, one has to be successful at cross-examination. This requires some natural ability to think logically in the heat of battle a fundamental understanding of what makes for successful cross-examination and actual trial experience.<\/p>\n

As successful trial lawyer does not become a successful cross-examiner imitating what is seen on television or other dramatic adaptations. Life is rarely as dramatic as Perry Mason or Matlock. Also, a trial lawyer does not become successful imitating the style and techniques of others. It is imperative that one be his or herself and develop their own style. If a trial lawyer is authentic and uses proper technique, cross-examination can be effective and the truth will emerge which is, of course, the objective of the exercise.<\/p>\n

In this beginning article, we are going to explore, in a series of entries, how one should go about effective cross-examination. What are the objectives of cross-examination? We posit four of them. After discussing these four topics, we shall address Twelve (12) Rules which need to be followed if one is to become a successful cross-examiner. To become proficient in the art of cross-examination, certain rules should always be observed, otherwise the exercise will likely be a failure.<\/p>\n

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